American Masters Novel Reflections on The American Dream (Season 21, Episode 1)
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TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

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American Masters

Novel Reflections on The American Dream (Season 21, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

The American novel is a powerful story. It unifies us, it motivates us, it gives meaning to our lives. It is a story assuring us that we can, indeed, define our own destiny. Yet, experience tells us there is another American story.

Director

Michael Epstein

Writers

Alfred Bendixen | Melvin Donalson | Michael Epstein | Dan Geist & 5 more

Producers

Michael Epstein | Jessica Ludwig | Christine McKenna | Julie Sacks

Composer

Joel Goodman

Cinematographers

Joe DeSciose | Alex Webb

Editors

Ed Barteski | Kris Liem

Casting Director

Deborah Brown

Production Designer

Kennon Rothchild

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 4, 2007

Release date

Apr 4, 2007 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 27 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 31 wins & 81 nominations

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59 cast members

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