• 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
Breaking Big

Summary Why have some of the world's most influential people been able to make it big? Explore how some of today's artists, innovators, athletes and political leaders made their careers. View more details

  • 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 30m

Breaking Big

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Carlos Watson Ellen Langer Angela Duckworth Jeffrey Carr

All cast & crew

8.4

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 14, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : CALICO OZY Media

Summary Why have some of the world's most influential people been able to make it big? Explore how some of today's artists, innovators, athletes and political leaders made their careers. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jun 14, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : CALICO OZY Media

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Danai Gurira in Breaking Big (2018) Danai Gurira, Carlos Watson, and Angela Duckworth in Breaking Big (2018) Breaking Big (2018)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jun 14, 2018
Trevor Noah
Born and raised in South Africa, Trevor Noah used his mother's influence to turn the painful stories from his life into a unique voice on the international comedy circuit. But how did his tumultuous upbringing land him in a position to fill Jon Stewart's shoes on "The Daily Show," one of the most sought-after jobs in all of late night television?
Episode 2 • Jun 21, 2018
Eddie Huang
Restaurateur, author of "Fresh off the Boat," and host of his own television series, Eddie Huang guides us through his unique path to the American dream. Through the eyes of a first-generation Asian American, the former t-shirt hustler turned business mogul tracks the influence of his family and the cultural significance of food that led to his ultimate success.
Episode 3 • Jun 28, 2018
Danai Gurira
American-Zimbabwean Danai Gurira used her talent as a playwright and actress to bring to the stage, television and movie theaters, the stories of strong, exceptional women that are rarely discussed and promoted in the entertainment industry. Learn about her rise to notoriety through her acting roles, writing credits and the people who have encouraged and motivated her throughout her career.
Episode 4 • Jul 05, 2018
Jason Aldean
Country music superstar Jason Aldean worked through a barrage of setbacks before finally making a name for himself. But after the country rocker built an enduring career, he faced a traumatic event when a mass shooting occurred during his concert in Las Vegas. Learn what it took for this persistent artist to make his way to the top, and what it takes to stay there.
Episode 5 • Jul 12, 2018
Ruth Zukerman
As one of the original founders of SoulCycle, Ruth Zukerman turned her passion for indoor cycling into a massive business. But when that partnership ended, she did it again...with FlyWheel. What kept Ruth moving all these years and cemented her place at the heart of the entire boutique fitness world?
Episode 6 • Jul 19, 2018
Roxane Gay
As a quiet child of Haitian immigrants, Roxane Gay transcended all expectations and became a leading voice in modern feminist movement, with her essay collection Bad Feminist. But how did she transform a painful childhood into a powerful battle cry and a successful career that would end up helping women around the world?
Episode 7 • Jul 26, 2018
Michael Strahan
Follow Super Bowl champ Michael Strahan's path, from NY Giants Hall of Famer to sports commentator and host of "Good Morning America." What enabled him to tackle the TV industry and straddle two different worlds when his time in the stadium was up?
Episode 8 • Aug 02, 2018
Kirsten Gillibrand
From representing one of the most conservative districts in upstate New York to filling Hillary Clinton's vacant senate seat, Kirsten Gillibrand made a name for herself as a politician willing to work beyond simple ideology. What drove her unlikely rise in political capital and propelled her to become one of the leading voices for women's rights?
Episode 9 • Aug 09, 2018
Lee Daniels
Lee Daniels fought his way from West Philly to the red-hot center of Hollywood. Along the way, he held various positions in the industry but ultimately became the storyteller he was destined to be. What compelled him to conquer both the independent and mainstream sides of Hollywood by directing and producing critical darlings like The Butler and massive network TV hits like Empire?
Episode 10 • Aug 30, 2018
Gretchen Carlson
Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson shocked the world when she sued the most powerful man in cable news, Roger Ailes, and her employers, for sexual harassment and settled for an unprecedented sum of money. But how did this former Miss America winner and Stanford graduate find the strength to take such a stand and become an improbable voice of justice for working women everywhere?
Episode 11 • Sep 06, 2018
Christian Siriano
No one looks for a disaster to cement their own legacy. But when Puerto Rico was slammed by a catastrophic hurricane and the US Government was slow to respond, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz of San Juan stood up and fought back. Watch as she goes from humble civic leader to become the heroic voice of her struggling island and the Puerto Rican people.
Episode 12 • Sep 13, 2018
Carmen Yulín Cruz
No one looks for a disaster to cement their own legacy. But when Puerto Rico was slammed by a catastrophic hurricane and the US Government was slow to respond, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz of San Juan stood up and fought back. Watch as she goes from humble civic leader to become the heroic voice of her struggling island and the Puerto Rican people.
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