The Blues

The Blues

TV 2003-09-28 1h 30m Documentary
★ 7.3 / 10 · 20 votes

The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.

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Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Studios
Network
PBS
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Created by
Cast
Dick Waterman Dick Waterman Self
Taj Mahal Taj Mahal Self B.B. King B.B. King Self
Marcia Ball Marcia Ball Self
Ike Turner Ike Turner Self Salif Keita Salif Keita Self Ray Charles Ray Charles Self
Ali Farka Touré Ali Farka Touré Self
Rosco Gordon Rosco Gordon Self (archive footage)
John Lee Hooker John Lee Hooker Self (archive footage)
Roy Hawkins Roy Hawkins Self (archive footage)
Sam Carr Sam Carr Self
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