Name: American Epic
Released: 2017-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Robert Redford

TV Show · Music · Documentary

An exploration of how American artists transform music, when they record for the first time during the 1920s on portable electronic recording systems.

2017 · 57m

Starring Robert Redford

Director Bernard MacMahon

EPISODE 1

American Epic

A look back to the 1920s, when the growth of radio had shattered record sales. Record companies travelled rural America and recorded the music of ordinary people for the first time.

54m
EPISODE 2

Blood and Soil

A sanctified preacher unites a southern town using gospel music and protest songs. Plus, Charley Patton and Elder Burch record Delta Blues.

54m
EPISODE 3

Out of the Many, The One

Throughout the 1920s, the Hispanics, Hawaiians, Cajuns and one forgotten folk singer are all brought together to make iconic records that reflect America's voice.

1h
EPISODE 4

Sessions

Popular contemporary artists use the last surviving recording system from the roaring 1920s to re-create iconic recording sessions from the decade.

1h