American Pie - 2, Episode Two

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1988

More everyday Americans are encountered as this documentary series — fronted by Gordon McLauchlan — visits Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky to explore the Bible Belt touchstones of patriotism, mining, religion, guns and country music. Interviewees include a former miner and self confessed mountain man who collects guns and teaches scripture, a new wife and mother trying to settle into life in a smaller town, a truckie and aspiring musician who sees big rig drivers as the last cowboys, and a singer/songwriter looking for that elusive big break in Nashville.

It’s against the law to carry the guns - the pistol especially - but I’d rather be caught with one than without one.
– Steven Bowen (Big rig truck driver)

Produced by

  • Vidcom

  • Partnership Productions