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The American Dream: Great Expectations

on BBC Two England

Second in a five-part documentary series, narrated by Peter Fonda, that tells the stories often US families over three generations.

America emerged from the Second World War as the most powerful economy in the world. Cars and televisions were commonplace consumer goods. But, for many, such prosperity remained out of reach.

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Contributors

Narrator:
Peter Fonda
Series Producer:
Richard Bradley
Executive Producer:
Anthony Geffen

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