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Adam Mason to Direct PBS Documentary “AMERIGO” on the Future of the American Dream

McCourt Entertainment has announced that acclaimed filmmaker Adam Mason will direct AMERIGO, a new documentary series produced with South Florida PBS and distributed nationwide by American Public Television (APT). Premiering ahead of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the series investigates the changing meaning of the American Dream and the growing challenges facing working families. Filmed across all 50 states, AMERIGO features more than 500 unscripted interviews with veterans, teachers, immigrants, artists, and entrepreneurs. The series examines key issues shaping American life today—from wage stagnation and affordable housing to rising inequality—and asks a central question: What happened to the American Dream? Mason, known for his cinematic style and deep ties to music culture, has collaborated with top talent including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Demi Moore, and Sofia Carson. His background in both film and music video direction makes him, according to McCourt Entertainment...