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American Epic

American Epic

The First Time America Heard Itself

7.2 / 1020171 Seasons

Synopsis

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.

Genre: Documentary

Status: Ended

Creator: N/A

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Main Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Narrator (voice)

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

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