American Epic(2017)
The First Time America Heard Itself
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.
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Season 1
3 episodes • 2017
Season 1
3 episodes • 2017
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Big Bang | May 16, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blood and Soil | May 23, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Out of the Many, the One | May 30, 2017 | 0.0 |
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