American Epic
The First Time America Heard Itself
Documentary
7.2 (4 votes)
5/16/2017
Overview
Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a three-part film narrated by Robert Redford, featuring Jack White, Nas, Taj Mahal and others.
Details
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Created by: Bernard MacMahon
Seasons
Cast
Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Taj Mahal
Self
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