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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Taj Mahal
Self
Mississippi John Hurt
Self (archive footage)
Jack White
Self
Nas
Self
Willie Nelson
Self
Lydia Mendoza
Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
American Epic has 1 season with 3 episodes.
American Epic premiered on May 16, 2017.
No, American Epic has ended. The final episode aired on May 30, 2017.
American Epic originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
American Epic was created by Bernard MacMahon.
American Epic has a rating of 7.2/10 based on user reviews.
American Epic is classified as Documentary.