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Breaking Big

BREAKING BIG, a 12-episode documentary series, explores the unexpected journey to success of some of the world's most influential artists, innovators, political leaders, athletes, authors and entrepreneurs.

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Carlos Watson
Self - Host
Angela Duckworth
Self
Christina Greer
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Trevor Noah

Fri, Jun 15, 201825 mins

Born and raised in South Africa, Trevor Noah used his mother's influence to turn the painful stories from his life into a unique voice on the international comedy circuit. But how did his tumultuous upbringing land him in a position to fill Jon Stewart's shoes on "The Daily Show," one of the most sought-after jobs in all of late night television?

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