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Part 1: Athlete
Arnold revisits his upbringing in post-war Austria, the moment that sparked his seismic rise to bodybuilding fame and his pursuit of the American dream.
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Part 2: Actor
Focused on turning obstacles into assets, Arnold traces his road to Hollywood stardom and reflects on his roles, rivals and real-life love story.
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Part 3: American
Amid media scrutiny, scandal and marital strife, Arnold pivots to political reform during his ambitious eight-year tenure as governor of California.
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