American Epic
The First Time America Heard Itself
May 16, 2017
1 Season
3 Episodes
TV-PG
Ended
Documentary
7.2
User Score
4 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Ended
Created by:
Bernard MacMahon
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network:
PBS
Aired:
2017–2017
Top Cast
Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Taj Mahal
Self
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