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American Chronicles

American Chronicles

1

Season

1990

USA

7.5

A three-month series of documentaries, hosted by actor Richard Dreyfuss, look at some of the more unusual aspects of American society. Considering that the director is David Lynch, the aspects chosen are some of the much more unusual ones. Subjects chosen for the Lynch treatment include Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the gruelling weeks of training at a US Marine boot camp.

Episode List

Farewell to the Flesh

S1 • E1

Farewell to the Flesh

The Eye of the Beholder

S1 • E2

The Eye of the Beholder

A look at the Miss Texas Beauty Pageant.

Manhattan After Dark

S1 • E3

Manhattan After Dark

Auto-Obsession

S1 • E4

Auto-Obsession

A video essay on America's obsessive love of automobiles.

Biker Nation

S1 • E5

Biker Nation

Semper Fidelis

S1 • E6

Semper Fidelis

This Gun's for Hire/Defender of the Faith

S1 • E7

This Gun's for Hire/Defender of the Faith

After a Fashion/An American Camelot

S1 • E8

After a Fashion/An American Camelot

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow/Truck Stop

S1 • E9

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow/Truck Stop

Once Upon a Time

S1 • E10

Once Upon a Time

The Class of '65

S1 • E11

The Class of '65

Diamonds Are Forever/The Future That Never Was

S1 • E12

Diamonds Are Forever/The Future That Never Was

Champions

S1 • E13

Champions

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Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Narrator

Michael Horse

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Self - Host