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16/05/2017 Documentary 1h 27m
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The First Time America Heard Itself

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.

Top billed cast

  1. Robert Redford

    Narrator (voice)

  2. Taj Mahal

    Self

  3. Mississippi John Hurt

    Self (archive footage)

  4. Jack White

    Self

  5. Nas

    Self

  6. Willie Nelson

    Self

  7. Lydia Mendoza

    Self (archive footage)

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Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

Season 1

 2017 | 3 Episodes

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
American Epic

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