An American Story

All Episodes 2021

  • 2018-01-13T05:00:00Zs at 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z on discovery+
  • 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z
  • 7m
  • 1h 13m (10 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
This inspiring anthology series celebrates remarkable people hidden in the fabric of America and reveals the inspirational stories they have to share.

10 episodes

Series Premiere

2021-09-24T04:00:00Z

1x01 Minnesota: The Sign Painter

Series Premiere

1x01 Minnesota: The Sign Painter

  • 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z7m

Sign painter Mike Meyer adorns his hometown of Mazeppa, MN, with his work

2021-09-24T04:00:00Z

1x02 Maine: The Fireman

1x02 Maine: The Fireman

  • 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z6m

Mechanic Andy Swift restores fire engines for his community of Hope, Maine.

2021-09-24T04:00:00Z

1x03 Maryland: The Builder

1x03 Maryland: The Builder

  • 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z7m

Contractor and attorney Shelley Halstead works with women in Baltimore to restore old homes and teach them the carpentry skills needed to save the properties.

2021-09-24T04:00:00Z

1x04 Wyoming: The Outfitter

1x04 Wyoming: The Outfitter

  • 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z7m

Outfitter Jessie Allen has been breaking horses, guiding fishing trips and packing hunters into the Wyoming backcountry since she was a teenager. Today, Jessie uses her expert know-how to introduce other women to the wild beauty of her home state.

1x05 Kentucky: The Horse Jumper

  • 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z8m

Wren Zimmerman dreamed of jumping horses in competition, but in her late teens she lost her vision to a rare eye condition. Refusing to give up, Wren went from never riding a horse to taking on competitions nationwide.

2021-10-01T04:00:00Z

1x06 Pennsylvania: The Rescuer

1x06 Pennsylvania: The Rescuer

  • 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z8m

Pilot Paul Steklenski devotes his aviation skills, time and money to rescuing dogs from crowded shelters and flying them to new homes.

2021-10-01T04:00:00Z

1x07 Mississippi: The Farmer

1x07 Mississippi: The Farmer

  • 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z8m

With no farming experience, Cindy Elliott left her corporate New York career to purchase 60 acres in Jackson, MS. Passionate about small scale farming, Cindy now runs her own farm to give her community access to fresh produce.

2021-10-01T04:00:00Z

1x08 Ohio: The Naturalist

1x08 Ohio: The Naturalist

  • 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z6m

Naturalist Kiala Dean knew from an early age that the great outdoors are a place to find peace in a fast-moving world. Today, she shares her passion and unveils the wonders of the Ohio backcountry to visitors from all over America.

2021-10-08T04:00:00Z

1x09 Louisiana: Bayou Bonfires

1x09 Louisiana: Bayou Bonfires

  • 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z9m

Multiple generations of Cajun woodworkers gather for a Christmas tradition of building massive bonfires in the Bayou. While much has changed since the first bonfires in the 1800s, their passion for keeping this celebration alive has never been stronger.

2021-10-08T04:00:00Z

1x10 Texas: Rodeo Cowgirls

1x10 Texas: Rodeo Cowgirls

  • 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z7m

Three generations of African-American cowgirls reflect on racing horses and how the sport of rodeo has evolved. Overcoming discrimination to win championships, all three seek to provide inspiration for new generations of minorities within rodeo culture.

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