American Epic
The First Time America Heard Itself
Documentary
7.2
7.21 Season
3 Episodes
May 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.
Created by
Bernard MacMahon
Network
PBS
Seasons
Cast
Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Taj Mahal
Self
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