Dear... — Season 2
Profiles of society's most iconic figures and the lives of those they've inspired.
About this season
An inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.
Episodes (10)
1. Viola Davis
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
The Oscar® winner's advocacy for women of color inspires a Nigerian woman to start an organization to help women and young girls in her country.
2. Sandra Oh
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
Emboldened by Oh's “it's an honor just to be Asian” proclamation at the Emmys®, a journalist starts an Asian American pride movement.
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
An op-ed written by the NBA legend leads a Latino activist to create an organization devoted to uniting communities of color in L.A.
4. Billy Porter
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
Porter's tireless efforts to break barriers in show business help a fellow stage performer create a platform to celebrate Black actors on Broadway.
5. Jane Fonda
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
The outspoken activist's TED Talk on life's third act encourages a woman on the verge of 60 to forge ahead in a new career instead of retiring.
6. Ava DuVernay
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
Inspired by the award-winning director's work, four Black female judges create a nonprofit to educate kids about the criminal justice system.
7. Malala Yousafzai
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
The Nobel Peace Prize winner meets a young Syrian refugee and inspires her to fight for girls' education and freedom from child marriage.
8. Laird Hamilton
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
Hamilton's surfing innovations give a triple amputee encouragement to adapt the sport to his body.
9. André Leon Talley
Aired 3 March 2022 • 29 min
The late fashion editor and style icon who broke long-standing racial barriers mentored an up-and-coming Black designer.
10. Selena Gomez
Aired 9 March 2023 • 27 min
Selena's honesty about her mental health gives two people the courage to speak out about their own challenges.