Discovering: Stars of the Silver Screen

Discovering: Stars of the Silver Screen

3 Episodes

Trailblazers: Hollywood’s Golden Age Revolutionaries" spotlights the enduring legacy of three silver screen legends—Jodie Foster, Marlene Dietrich, and Katharine Hepburn—whose bold choices redefined womanhood in cinema and society. This series goes beyond their iconic film roles to examine how each star wielded their craft as cultural activism: Foster’s pioneering work as both an Oscar-winning actor and visionary director broke barriers for women behind the camera; Dietrich’s androgynous glamour and wartime defiance challenged 1930s gender norms; while Hepburn’s razor-sharp wit and trousers-clad independence became synonymous with feminist resistance. Through archival footage and critical analysis, we explore how these women transformed personal convictions into public revolution—Dietrich’s daring sexuality, Hepburn’s battle against studio control, Foster’s LGBTQ+ advocacy—and why their battles for creative autonomy still resonate today. More than biopics, these portraits reveal how three unique artists turned Hollywood stardom into a platform for social change, paving the way for generations of women to claim their space on both sides of the lens.

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Discovering: Stars of the Silver Screen
  • Discovering KATHARINE HEPBURN

    Episode 2

    A close and compelling look into the storied career, politics, and personal life of trailblazing movie star Katharine Hepburn.

    Rumors about her sexuality persisted throughout Hepburn's life and, while we can't make a definitive statement, even she'd admit she had little use for gender norms.

    Fr...

  • Discovering MARLENE DIETRICH

    Episode 1

    Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich was a German-American actor and singer. Throughout her long career, which spanned from the 1910s to the 1980s, she continually reinvented herself.

    Her career began in silent films and she starred in one of the most influential sound films of the time, The Blue ...

  • Discovering JODIE FOSTER

    Episode 3

    Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19, 1962) is an American actress and filmmaker. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award. For her work as a directo...