The American Epic Sessions
Synopsis
BFI London Film Festival 2015 - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2015
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 140 mins
- Director
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Bernard MacMahon
- Producer
- Duke Erikson, Bill Holderman, Bernard MacMahon, Allison McGourty, Anthony Wall
- Screenwriter
- Duke Erikson, Bernard MacMahon, Allison McGourty
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, US coproduction
Lo-Max Films (UK), BBC Arena (UK), Wildwood Enterprises (US), Thirteen for WNET (US)
Sales Company
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