An American Story

Season 1

Profiles of Americans from around the United States whose jobs are more than just a pay check, they're a way of life. Each person profiled talks about the pride and passion they have for their work and why they are doing it.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

  • Minnesota: The Sign Painter
    E1
    Minnesota: The Sign PainterSign painter Mike Meyer adorns his hometown of Mazeppa, MN, with his work
  • Maine: The Fireman
    E2
    Maine: The FiremanMechanic Andy Swift restores fire engines for his community of Hope, Maine.
  • Maryland: The Builder
    E3
    Maryland: The BuilderContractor and attorney Shelley Halstead works with women in Baltimore to restore old homes and teach them the carpentry skills needed to save the properties.
  • Wyoming: The Outfitter
    E4
    Wyoming: The OutfitterOutfitter 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.
  • Kentucky: The Horse Jumper
    E5
    Kentucky: The Horse JumperWren 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.
  • Pennsylvania: The Rescuer
    E6
    Pennsylvania: The RescuerPilot Paul Steklenski devotes his aviation skills, time and money to rescuing dogs from crowded shelters and flying them to new homes.
  • Mississippi: The Farmer
    E7
    Mississippi: The FarmerWith 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.
  • Ohio: The Naturalist
    E8
    Ohio: The NaturalistNaturalist 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.
  • Louisiana: Bayou Bonfires
    E9
    Louisiana: Bayou BonfiresMultiple 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.
  • Texas: Rodeo Cowgirls
    E10
    Texas: Rodeo CowgirlsThree 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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