The Blues(2003)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2003-09-28
Average Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: 7.4
Votes: 19
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
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.
Keywords
interviewarchive footagemusic historyblues musicold footagemusic documentaryhistorical documentaryblack musicrecord archive
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 7E01
Feel Like Going Home
Air Date: 2003-09-28
Director Martin Scorsese pays homage to the Delta blues. Musician Corey Harris travels through Mississippi and on to ...
E02
Soul of a Man
Air Date: 2003-09-29
The film explores the musical careers of blues musicians Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J. B. Lenoir.
E03
The Road To Memphis
Air Date: 2003-09-30
The film follows the career of Blues musician B.B. King. It features performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gor...
E04
Warming by the Devil's Fire
Air Date: 2003-10-01
Director Charles Burnett presents a tale about a young boy's encounter with his family in Mississippi in the 1950s, a...
E05
Godfathers and Sons
Air Date: 2003-10-02
Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (of Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leona...
E06
Red, White and Blues
Air Date: 2003-10-03
Director Mike Figgis joins musicians such as Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Tom Jones, performing and tal...
E07
Piano Blues
Air Date: 2003-10-04
The film features interviews and live performances of piano players Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Dr. John and Marcia Ba...
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