American Epic
The First Time America Heard Itself
7.2/ 10
2017
1 Season
Documentary
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.
Seasons
Top Cast
Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Taj Mahal
Self
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