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American Epic

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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The American Epic Sessions

Premiered June 06, 2017
The American Epic Sessions

Witness a historic recording session led by Jack White and T Bone Burnett with top artists, including Willie Nelson, Elton John, Nas, Taj Mahal, Alabama Shakes, Beck, and Los Lobos, as they recreate America’s musical past using a recording lathe.

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Season 1

Out of the Many, the One: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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Out of the Many, the One

Blood and Soil: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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Blood and Soil

The Big Bang: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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The Big Bang

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Jack White and T Bone Burnett record top artists as they recreate America’s musical past.
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