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Last Movie Stars, The

American television docuseries

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"The Last Movie Stars" is a 2022 American television docuseries that explores the careers and personal lives of actors Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman. Directed by Ethan Hawke, the series delves into their enduring marriage, their individual acting achievements, and their philanthropic endeavors. It highlights their significant contributions to film and television, including Woodward's Academy Award-winning performance in The Three Faces of Eve and Newman's iconic roles in films like The Hustler and Cool Hand Luke. The docuseries also touches upon their shared commitment to charitable causes through Newman's Own Foundation and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.12

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