Jon Batiste Narrates American Amazon Documentary Exploring Southern Wetlands

Grammy-winning musician and actor Jon Batiste is set to narrate and executive produce 'American Amazon', a documentary that explores the natural wonders of the Southern United States. The film, shot over four years, takes audiences on a journey through the vast network of wetlands spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and the Carolinas.

MacGillivray Freeman Films announced that the documentary will premiere in select Imax and giant-screen theaters and museums on November 13. It will also debut as a two-part miniseries on PBS' Nature in early 2027.

Batiste, who is from New Orleans, brings his own emotional connection to the project, having grown up with a deep appreciation for the landscapes, culture, and spirit of his home region.

'The South is sacred soil,' Batiste said. 'American Amazon reveals the wild side that many people have never seen. It's a world of extraordinary beauty, mystery, and life, hiding right in our own backyard.'