American Epic
“The First Time America Heard Itself”
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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
The Big Bang
Travel to 1920s Tennessee as the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Memphis Jug Band make their first records with producer Ralph Peer on a revolutionary portable recording machine, creating the first recordings of R&B and country songs.
Blood and Soil
Travel to the rural South as Elder Burch, Charley Patton and others record early Delta blues, gospel and protest songs. The Great Flood of 1927 devastates Mississippi River communities, leading to northern migration and Chicago Blues by Howlin' Wolf.
Out of the Many, the One
Discover how America's diverse cultures contribute to its musical styles: from the Hopi tribe to Hawaii's Joseph Kekuku to Mexican-American Lydia Mendoza and the Cajun Breaux Family. Mississippi John Hurt's blues inspires a generation of musicians.
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About American Epic
“The First Time America Heard Itself”
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. Across 1 season and 3 episodes, originally airing on PBS.
American Epic Cast and Characters
The cast features Robert Redford (as Narrator (voice)) and Taj Mahal (as Self). Their performances are a major reason American Epic has built such a passionate audience.
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American Epic flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does American Epic have?
American Epic has 3 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is American Epic good? What's the rating?
American Epic holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 4 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of American Epic?
The main cast includes Robert Redford and Taj Mahal.
Is American Epic available in English?
Yes — American Epic was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was American Epic released?
American Epic first aired in 2017.
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How many seasons and episodes does American Epic have?
American Epic currently has 1 season and a total of 3 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is American Epic about?
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. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is American Epic originally available?
American Epic was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was American Epic first released?
American Epic first premiered on May 16, 2017 (2017). The series has since concluded its run.
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