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Trailer | A Day in the Life of America

Season 22 Episode 6 | 30s

Director Jared Leto crafts a sweeping yet intimate cross-section of America shot on a single July 4th in 2017 with 92 film crews fanning out across each of the United States and Puerto Rico to capture A Day in the Life of America. A gargantuan production shot over a single 24-hour period across the country, the film weaves a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds into a rich tapestry of life.

Extras
Which store-bought butter chicken is actually the best?
Try scrumptious Indian-Mexican dishes as South Asian flavors become more popular in America.
One of the best pizzas in America, according to The New York Times.
Global Black liberation movements converge in 1960s Montreal.
Kerala cuisine might be India’s best-kept secret—and most Americans have never tried it.
It’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s about the journeys behind it.
What does it take for an Indian restaurant to earn a Michelin star—for the first time in Chicago?
Follow the creation of an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture that blends vogue and AI.
Filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura honors his father, Robert A. Nakamura, and their shared legacy.
A filmmaker traces the history of her Chinese family’s trauma and questions if healing is possible.