 Using rare material, this film turns its focus on the unseen James Dean, tracing the little-known television career that preceded the Hollywood legend s feature films. Since 1951, Dean had roles in some 38 TV productions prior to his movie breakthrough in East of Eden. Kinescopes of Dean s TV performances and interviews of people who knew or worked with Dean include footage from 28 of Dean s TV appearances. "You literally see him grow as an artist," says filmmaker Michael Sheridan. Narrated by Martin Sheen.