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American Epic

2017Show1 season4 episodesTV-PG

Documentary
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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American Epic episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Big Bang, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 Blood and Soil, 8.2
  3. S1 E3 Out of the Many, the One, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 The American Epic Sessions, 8.1

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bernard MacMahon
Written by
Bernard MacMahon, Allison McGourty, Duke Erikson
Produced by
Bernard MacMahon, Bill Holderman, Allison McGourty

Everyone

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Facts

May 16, 2017 · June 6, 2017 · Ended

First aired
May 16, 2017
Last aired
June 6, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is American Epic worth watching?"

Questions about American Epic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is American Epic worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8).

Is American Epic okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching American Epic?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.