🎬 America: The Story of Us – Composer Stuart Fox (Episodes 7–10)
America: The Story of Us was the History Channel’s most ambitious production at the time of its release — a groundbreaking 12-part documentary series from Nutopia that redefined how history could be told on screen. With cinematic dramatizations, cutting-edge CGI, and commentary from public figures such as President Barack Obama, Buzz Aldrin, and Donald Trump, it reached millions and earned its place in documentary history.
🎵 My Role in the Score
Working with BAFTA-winning composer John Hardy as part of his close-knit team at John Hardy Music, I contributed original music to four episodes of the series:
Episodes 7–8 ("Metropolis") and 9–10 ("The Rise of a Superpower").
This was an incredibly exciting opportunity early in my career — scoring directly to picture for some of the most cinematic and emotionally charged scenes I’d encountered. My music underscored key sequences such as:
- The construction of the Statue of Liberty
- The bombing of Pearl Harbor
- The testing of the first atomic bomb
These moments called for dramatic intensity and emotional depth, and the challenge of supporting such powerful visuals was a formative and exhilarating experience. Some scenes felt closer to blockbuster cinema than conventional documentary — and demanded music to match.
🔍 About the Series
- 12 episodes covering pivotal moments across four centuries of U.S. history
- Narrated by Liev Schreiber (U.S.) and Danny Webb (international)
- Produced by Nutopia for the History Channel
- First aired: 2010 to record-breaking audiences
- Featured contributors: Meryl Streep, Barack Obama, Micheal Douglas, Colin Powell, Tom Brokaw, Buzz Aldrin, Donald Trump
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IMDb: America: The Story of Us