The Cars That Made America Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, History

The Cars That Made America

Part 1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 85 min | Documentary, History

A new and revolutionary machine--the automobile--is set to transform the country in unimaginable ways, as a handful of young visionaries prepare to ruthlessly battle for control of the new industry.

Showrunner

Keith Palmer

Cinematographers

David Arabia | Patrick Armitage | Alexis Boling | Michael Clevenger & 3 more

Editors

Leslie Bolton | James Feeney | Vinz Feller | Jason Goldberg & 7 more

Production Designer

Tara Pavoni

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Updated Aug 13, 2017

Release date

Aug 13, 2017 (United States)

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36 cast members

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