Grayson Perry's Big American Road Trip

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In this deeply personal three-part documentary travelogue, award-winning artist and social commentator Grayson Perry travels across the United States to explore the country's deepest cultural and political fault lines. Riding a vibrant, custom-built motorbike that he designed specifically for the journey, Grayson embeds himself within communities that are increasingly fractured by opposing worldviews. As the nation navigates a highly charged political landscape, Grayson spends time with Americans from vastly different walks of life. From rural farmers in Wisconsin to African-American business leaders in Atlanta and progressive coastal communities, he listens to firsthand perspectives to understand how issues of identity, race, wealth, and class shape daily life. Rather than simply focusing on the political divide, this insightful series examines the human stories behind the headlines. Through his signature warmth, humor, and curiosity, Grayson seeks to uncover what might be done to heal these societal rifts, offering a powerful mirror for contemporary cultural divisions across the globe.