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American epic. Episode 4, The American epic sessions / directed by Bernard MacMahon ; written by Bernard MacMahon, Allison McGourty & Duke Erikson ; produced by Allison McGourty, Bernard MacMahon, Duke Erikson ; a production of BBC Arena, Lo-Max Films Ltd., Wildwood Enterprises, and Thirteen Productions LLC for WNET

Additional Titles:
American epic sessions and First time America heard itself
Published:
Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), 2017.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (117 minutes)
Additional Creators:
MacMahon, Bernard, 1970-, McGourty, Allison, Erikson, Duke, 1951-, Holderman, Bill, Block, Adam (Producer), British Broadcasting Corporation, Lo-Max Films Ltd, Wildwood Enterprises, Thirteen Productions, and Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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Language Note:
In English.
Summary:
THE AMERICAN EPIC SESSIONS: Jack White and T Bone Burnett produce an epic recording session using the only working 1920s recording device in existence in this tribute to the artists celebrated in the documentary.
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Duration:
["01:56:32"]
Digital File Characteristics:
video file
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Title from resource description page (viewed June 08, 2020).
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Story by Bernard MacMahon & Allison McGourty & Duke Erikson ; telescript by William Morgan ; produced by Allison McGourty, Bernard MacMahon, Duke Erikson ; producer, Bill Holderman ; producer, Adam Block ; editing, Dan Gitlin ; original music, Duke Erikson and Bernard MacMahon ; cinematography, Vern Moen ; executive producers, T Bone Burnett, Robert Redford, Jack White.
Participant/Performer Note:
Narrator, Robert Redford ; commentary, Taj Mahal, Jack White, Charlie Musselwhite.
Featured performers in the sessions: Alabama Shakes, The Americans, Ana Gabriel, Ashley Monroe, The Avett Brothers, Beck, Bettye LaVette, Bobby Ingano, Elton John, Frank Fairfield, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, Los Lobos, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Nas, Pokey LaFarge, Raphael Saadiq, Rhiannon Giddens, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Taj Mahal, Jack White, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.
Featured historical performers: The Carter Family, Memphis Jug Band, Elder Burch, The Williamson Bros. & Curry, Dick Justice, Charley Patton, Hopi Indian Chanters, Joseph Kekuku, Lydia Mendoza, the Breaux Family, Mississippi John Hurt, and Blind Willie Johnson.
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