Preview: Episode 9 | 30s
Trace Daniels’ path from West Philly to his the red-hot center of Hollywood. Learn how he conquered both the independent and mainstream sides of Hollywood, directing and producing critical darlings like The Butler and Empire.
Aired: 08/10/18
Video has closed captioning.Lee Daniels recalls the AIDS crisis and the impact of seeing so many friends pass away.
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