July 4th, 2017: 92 film crews, 24 hours, a snapshot of a nation on the verge of upheaval.

A Day in the Life of America Independent Lens

Premiered January 11, 2021
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A Day in the Life of America

Director Jared Leto crafts a sweeping yet intimate cross-section of America shot on a single July 4th in 2017 with 92 film crews fanning out across each of the United States and Puerto Rico to capture A Day in the Life of America. A gargantuan production shot over a single 24-hour period across the country, the film weaves a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds into a rich tapestry of life.

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