Discovering Film
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Discovering Film
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Discovering Film, Discovering: Sissy Spacek

Season 11, Episode 12

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer, who has starred in films such as Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter.

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Discovering: Ben Kingsley
S11 E1 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the Academy Award-winning actor, best known for his starring role in Gandhi. He has also appeared in films such as Shutter Island and Iron Man 3.

Discovering: Helen Mirren
S11 E2 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress.

Discovering: Vanessa Redgrave
S11 E3 • 46m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the British Academy Award-winning actress who has starred in a host of films including Julia, Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express.

Discovering: Jason Robards
S11 E4 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor who starred in All The President's Men, Julia and Melvin and Howard.

Discovering: Richard Dreyfuss
S11 E5 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills.

Discovering: Basil Rathbone
S11 E6 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life and career of the Oscar-nominated actor, known for his star turn as Sherlock Holmes and roles in David Copperfield and The Adventures of Robin Hood.

Discovering: Jon Voight
S11 E7 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

He's an Academy Award-winning actor who starred in Deliverance and Coming Home, and the father of Hollywood star Angelina Jolie. This is the story of Jon Voight.

Discovering: Dustin Hoffman
S11 E8 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman has starred in a host of films including Midnight Cowboy and The Graduate. This is a glimpse into his world.

Discovering: Julia Roberts
S11 E9 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood icon, famous for her roles in Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich, My Best Friend's Wedding and Notting Hill.

Discovering: Richard Gere
S11 E10 • 46m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

He's a household name who starred in Pretty Woman and the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago. This is a look at his life and career.

Discovering: Dennis Hopper
S11 E11 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life and career of filmmaker behind Easy Rider, his acclaimed directional debut. He also starred in Apocalypse Now, Super Mario Bros and Blue Velvet.

Discovering: Sissy Spacek
S11 E12 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy-nominated singer, who has starred in films such as Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter.

Discovering: Alan Rickman
S11 E13 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

A look into the life of the British star, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film franchise among many other notable roles.

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  • About this episode
  • The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in Still Alice, Boogie Nights, The End of the Affair and The Hours.
  • CrewLyndy Saville (Director)
  • GenreArts, Factual
  • Seasons11
  • StudioSky Arts