S7.E2 ∙ DK Batterypop Promo

A documentary revealing the under-appreciated, highly demanding world of Broadway Understudies and Standbys. Three undiscovered performers at various points in their careers get the chance of a lifetime. Their struggle is put into perspective through never-before-heard stories from celebrities who themselves were once Understudies or Standbys.

The clash of two worlds in the present-day Europe. As the indigenous population seeks to defend the status quo against escalating immigration, the newcomers are burdened by their own displacement. Forced to flee their homes, they are trying to adapt to the strange new environment.

The story of 'Pat the Cat' Richardson, Vincent 'Vinzerrelli' Brown and Inez Daniels, three people whose colorful lives revolve around the local roller rink in Brooklyn.

Masty Huba, a hobo legend. Amongst the decaying landscape of Binghamton, NY the stories of Masty remain. He was kept alive - with plenty to drink - in exchange for his outrageous stories, songs, and his cheerful company.

Thomas, Wolfgang and others are "dealers" and work in West Germany. They drive to their customers. In between they smoke and take trips.

Love is the best thing in life - until it's over. Heartbreak affects us all. Oscar-nominated director Christian Frei teams with famed anthropologist Helen Fisher to examine the power and resilience of love despite it all.