Lesley Chilcott’s docu-series explores the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger, starting with him lounging in a heated pool in his hometown of Thal in Austria. Schwarzenegger had a difficult childhood, growing up in the shadow of his police chief father who struggled with alcoholism and PTSD from WWII. Told through a series of interviews, the three-part series covers the major chapters of Schwarzenegger’s life, with each episode titled appropriately: ‘Athlete’, ‘Actor’ and ‘American’. After watching British bodybuilder Reg Park as Hercules in a movie, Schwarzenegger decided that would be his ticket out of Austria. Despite his problematic views on mental health and his complicated family relationships, Schwarzenegger’s life makes for entertaining viewing while embodying the American dream of success through hard work and determination, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.

Source: The Hindu June 09, 2023 10:17 UTC