The portrait of a perpetually dissatisfied man who lived his life free from Hollywood’s shackles, driven by perfectionism but also by a hidden anxiety. Endowed with the physique of a Greek statue and azure blue eyes, Paul Newman might have settled for being the epitome of a Hollywood star. And yet, he would spend his life surprising everyone. Notoriety weighed heavily upon this superstar. The rising talent wanted to prove that he was more than just a pretty face. He spent more than 50 years reinventing himself: producer, director, racer, entrepreneur, activist. This is the story of a restless soul who lived his life free from Hollywood’s shackles, driven by perfectionism but also by a hidden anxiety.
Paul Newman: Always On The Move was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 25 December 2024, 12:35.
