
Jack White (pictured) and T Bone Burnett lead an epic recording session using the only working 1920s recording device in existence in "The American Epic Sessions," a tribute to the artists celebrated in the "American Epic" documentary series. White also appears in "American Epic: The Big Bang." Credit: © 2017 Lo-Max Records Ltd.

(l to r) "American Epic" Producers Duke Erikson and Allison McGourty and Director Bernard MacMahon on the set of "The American Epic Sessions." Credit: ©2017 Lo-Max Records Ltd.

Director Bernard MacMahon interviewing Homesick James, Robert Lockwood Jr. and Honeyboy Edwards Appearing in “American Epic: Blood and Soil.” Credit: ©2017 Lo-‐Max Records Ltd.

The Carter Family Appearing in “American Epic: The Big Bang.” Credit: Maida Vale Music

The Hopi Indian Chanters performing in front of the Capitol. Washington, DC – 1926 Appearing in “American Epic: Out of the Many, the One.” Credit: Library of Congress

Mississippi John Hurt at the Newport Folk Festival, 1964 Appearing in “American Epic: Out of the Many, the One.” Credit: Getty Images

Supervising Editor Dan Gitlin cutting the Charley Patton story. Credit: ©2017 Lo-‐Max Records Ltd.

Joseph Kekuku inventor of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Appearing in “American Epic: Out of the Many, the One.” Credit: Maida Vale Music

Robert Lockwood Jr. playing “Love in Vain” Appearing in “American Epic: Blood and Soil.” Credit: ©2017 Lo-‐Max Records Ltd.

Okeh Engineers Charles L. Hibbard and Peter P. Decker with Western Electric Amplifier and Cutting Lathe Appearing in “American Epic: The Big Bang.” Credit: Maida Vale Music

"American Epic" Narrator Robert Redford. Credit: Photo by Marc Hom

The Williamson Brothers and Curry appear in “American Epic: Blood and Soil.” Credit: Bill Williamson

Producer Allison McGourty researching in the Sony Archives. Credit: ©2017 Lo-‐Max Records Ltd.

Director Bernard MacMahon filming in Virginia for “American Epic: The Big Bang.” Credit: ©2017 Lo-‐Max Records Ltd.

Director Bernard MacMahon filming the Triumph Church Choir in Cheraw, SC for “American Epic: Blood and Soil.” Credit: ©2017 Lo-‐Max Records Ltd.

The Breaux Fréres (middle three) with Louis Michot, Ashlee Michot, and Anne Savoy Appearing in “American Epic: Out of the Many, the One.” Credit: ©2017 Lo-‐Max Records Ltd.