Grayson Perry's Big American Road Trip
As America heads for a presidential election, how can its growing divisions be overcome?
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
As America heads for a presidential election, how can its growing divisions be overcome?
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
The South
47 mins
From Atlanta, Georgia to Washington DC, Grayson tackles arguably the oldest, most intractable division in the United States - race - as he meets members of the 'Black elite' and reflects on 'White privilege'.
Episode 2
East Coast
47 mins
On a bike trip down the east coast, Grayson looks at class and economics. He explores how liberals now view their own country, and how the rest of the country views them.
Episode 3
Wisconsin
47 mins
In the American Midwest, Grayson finds folk bitterly divided over identity politics and hot issues like abortion and vaccination. What causes such 'culture wars' and how can they be overcome?
