An American Family: Anniversary Edition (1973/2011)

Being a fan of early reality television, I have long wanted to watch the full An American Family series, which is often considered the first reality series. This provides highlights of all twelve episodes, edited into one film, and it was almost as good as checking out the entire series. The Louds may not have been representative of all or most families in the 1970s, but they do provide a window into an upper class American experience and the changing attitudes between the generations at the time. The DVD came with a bevy of extras that include interviews that explore the crews’ experiences working on the show and the impact it had then and now.