The Icons That Built America

S01E02 Action Heroes

An aspiring actor in New York, overlooked due to his appearance and speech issues, takes a gamble on his future by deciding to write and star in his own film. By redefining what it means to be a leading man, he carves out an opportunity for himself in Hollywood. Simultaneously, a young Austrian bodybuilder faces his own challenges and societal biases as he strives to make a name for himself in America, using his physical prowess to break through barriers.