Katharine Hepburn's life and career are legendary. She has been a star of the first rank for sixty-four years, and has won four Academy Awards. Her life had its roots in an extraordinary family - a family shrouded in tragedy and mystery. Her tumultuous relationships with men such as Howard Hughes, John Ford, and, of course, Spencer Tracy fascinated the public - and she has served as a role model for generations of American women.
BIOGRAPHY's profile of Katharine Hepburn takes a detailed, first-hand look at the life of this extraordinary woman. Exclusive interviews with several Hepburn intimates highlight the program. Screenwriter and director Garson Kanin, a life-long friend of both Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, offers insight into the Hepburn mystique and the twenty-six year relationship between Hepburn and Tracy. Hepburn's brother Dr. Robert Hepburn, contributes his childhood memories of the outspoken, troubled Hepburn family, and offers rare glimpses into his sister's private life. Ant watch
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