Skip to main content
American Epic poster

“The First Time America Heard Itself”

American Epic (2017)

First aired May 16, 20171 season · 3 epsEnded
7.2

4 votes

Documentary
Official Site

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.

Created By

Bernard MacMahon

Top Billed Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

Narrator (voice)

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Self

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

May 30, 2017

Networks

PBS

Shows Like American Epic

Recommended for You

Explore More

More Documentary ShowsReleased in 2017English Language Shows