American Epic
The First Time America Heard Itself
7.4
5 votes
May 16, 2017
1 season, 4 episodes
Documentary
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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In United States
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