American Epic

American Epic

The First Time America Heard Itself

7.2 (4) —m 2017Documentary

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.

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Creator

Bernard MacMahon

Original Language

EN

Popularity

1

Where to Watch

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Narrator (voice)

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Self

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