Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At 50, Lee Grant won an Oscar. But thanks to Hollywood ageism, she also knew her time as a leading woman was likely over.
Then came a call from the American Film Institute, inviting her to join a new program for women directors and beginning of the next act of her life.
Watch Lee Grant's powerful episode of the Thread where she she shares how she went from the Hollywood Blacklist to one of film's most celebrated stars.
At 50, Lee Grant won an Oscar. But thanks to Hollywood ageism, she also knew her time as a leading woman was likely over.
Then came a call from the American Film Institute, inviting her to join a new program for women directors and beginning of the next act of her life.
Watch Lee Grant's powerful episode of the Thread where she she shares how she went from the Hollywood Blacklist to one of film's most celebrated stars.
