Stanley Tucci tells the story of Jerry Brown, California's longest serving governor. Brown is a singular figure in Californian politics, having presided over California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019.In a wide-ranging interview, Brown shares his thoughts on California's past and future.A great source of inspiration is his great grandfather, who came over in the Gold Rush.But Jerry Brown believes after a century of growth, California must now learn to embrace limits.Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of ManchesterWritten and produced by Laurence Grissell

Stanley Tucci tells the story of Jerry Brown, California's longest serving governor. Brown is a singular figure in Californian politics, having presided over California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019. In a wide-ranging interview, Brown shares his thoughts on California's past and future. A great source of inspiration is his great grandfather, who came over in the Gold Rush. But Jerry Brown believes after a century of growth, California must now learn to embrace limits. Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester Written and produced by Laurence Grissell

Governor Jerry Brown

Stanley Tucci tells the story of Ice-T, the original gangster rapper.Ice T's controversial hit Cop Killer epitomised the turbulence of 1990s LA, consumed by the outrage of the Rodney King beating.But Ice himself would go on to play a cop on TV - showing California's talent for absorbing dissidence into the mainstream.Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of ManchesterWritten and produced by Laurence Grissell

Stanley Tucci tells the story of Ice-T, the original gangster rapper. Ice T's controversial hit Cop Killer epitomised the turbulence of 1990s LA, consumed by the outrage of the Rodney King beating. But Ice himself would go on to play a cop on TV - showing California's talent for absorbing dissidence into the mainstream. Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester Written and produced by Laurence Grissell

On Ice

Stanley Tucci tells the story of celebrity revivalist preacher Aimee Semple McPherson who disappeared one day in 1926. They called her Sister Aimee and she was a powerful figure in the early days of California. Adored by thousands, she embodied the close connection between religion, Hollywood, politics and money.Right up until she went for a swim one day - and vanished. When she re-appeared weeks later, scandal swirled around Sister Aimee - scandal she could never quite shake off.California wants to dazzle you with its endless sunshine and visions of the future – but that’s just a mirage. Stanley Tucci plays a hard-boiled screenwriter uncovering the full truth. Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of ManchesterWritten and produced by Laurence Grissell

Stanley Tucci tells the story of celebrity revivalist preacher Aimee Semple McPherson who disappeared one day in 1926. They called her Sister Aimee and she was a powerful figure in the early days of California. Adored by thousands, she embodied the close connection between religion, Hollywood, politics and money. Right up until she went for a swim one day - and vanished. When she re-appeared weeks later, scandal swirled around Sister Aimee - scandal she could never quite shake off. California wants to dazzle you with its endless sunshine and visions of the future – but that’s just a mirage. Stanley Tucci plays a hard-boiled screenwriter uncovering the full truth. Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester Written and produced by Laurence Grissell

The Vanishing

Stanley Tucci imagines the story of modern California as a movie screenplay, tracing the dramatic history of the state from Hollywood to Silicon Valley.

Stanley Tucci imagines the story of modern California as a movie screenplay, tracing the dramatic history of the state from Hollywood to Silicon Valley.

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