Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. has arguably touched more lives than any American since Franklin Roosevelt. Television journalist Bill Moyers calls him “the best all-around politician I’ve ever seen.” Yet, Shriver remains unknown to most Americans today. During his tenure with JFK and LBJ's administrations, Shriver improved the lives of millions by creating the Peace Corps, directing the War on Poverty, and serving as U.S. ambassador to France. Bringing Shriver’s story to life and providing a fresh perspective on the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, this film explores Shriver's early life, his marriage to Eunice Kennedy, his legacy in public service, and endless optimism.