Mary Pickford rises from poverty to become the most powerful woman in entertainment history. Known as "America's Sweetheart," she transforms from a struggling stage actress into a shrewd businesswoman who controls her own destiny in an industry designed to exploit her. Navigating the cutthroat world of silent cinema, she battles studio moguls, reinvents her public image, and demands unprecedented creative control and compensation. Her journey reveals the fierce intelligence and ambition behind the innocent facade that captivated millions. As she co-founds United Artists and mentors the next generation, Pickford proves that true stardom requires not just talent, but ruthless determination. Her story exposes how one woman's refusal to be controlled reshaped Hollywood itself, establishing the blueprint for modern celebrity power.
