The Icons that Built America plot
“The Icons That Built America” spotlights the talented, often provocative entertainers whose genius and rise to fame transformed American popular culture. The innovators, pioneers and risk takers who pushed boundaries and redefined what it means to be an artist. Featured include daredevil Evel Knievel, martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, comedian Richard Pryor, radio host Howard Stern and hip-hop group NWA. Through secondhand accounts and archival footage, the series provides a portrait of these influential individuals and the surprising challenges they face as they strive for success in their respective industries.