The Blues
Rating: 7.4 · 2003 · Documentary · USA · 1 sns
Description
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.
Information
- Year
- 2003
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country
- USA
- Seasons
- 1
- TMDB
- 7.4
- IMDb
- 7.4
- Tagline
- Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey
Director
Cast
- Dick Waterman — Self - Son House's manager
- Taj Mahal — Self
- B.B. King — Self
- Marcia Ball — Self
- Ike Turner — Self
- Salif Keita — Self
- Ray Charles — Self
- Ali Farka Touré — Self
- Rosco Gordon — Self
- John Lee Hooker — Self (archive footage)
- Roy Hawkins — Self
- Sam Carr — Self
- Toumani Diabate — Self
- Corey Harris — Self
- Son House — Self (archive footage)
- Willie King — Self
- Habib Koité — Self
- Lead Belly — Self (archive footage)
- Keb' Mo' — Self
- Martin Scorsese — Self
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