This chapter explores the journey of a California real estate developer who aims to host the Olympics in Los Angeles, juxtaposed with the political tensions and racial injustices prevalent in 1923. Through contrasting narratives, it highlights the charm of Hollywood against the backdrop of global political figures and escalating societal unrest in America. The chapter culminates in a discussion on systemic discrimination, underscoring the historical battles for African American voting rights amidst a climate of inequality.
In the season finale, we turn back the clock four years, take a side trip to Alabama, meet an extraordinary man named Billy Garland, and ask: What is the right way to reconcile something pure with the messiness of the real world?
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