The Blues

The Blues 2003

★ 7.5TMDB 1h 30min 1 season Creator: Martin Scorsese

Documentary

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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S1·E1 Feel Like Going HomeSep 28, 2003 · TMDB 8.0Director Martin Scorsese pays homage to the Delta blues. Musician Corey Harris travels through Mississippi and on to West Africa, exploring the roots of the music. The…S1·E2 Soul of a ManSep 29, 2003The film explores the musical careers of blues musicians Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J. B. Lenoir.S1·E3 The Road To MemphisSep 30, 2003The film follows the career of Blues musician B.B. King. It features performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of…S1·E4 Warming by the Devil's FireOct 1, 2003Director Charles Burnett presents a tale about a young boy's encounter with his family in Mississippi in the 1950s, and intergenerational tensions between the heavenly…S1·E5 Godfathers and SonsOct 2, 2003 · TMDB 7.0Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (of Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the Chess Records legacy) to…S1·E6 Red, White and BluesOct 3, 2003Director Mike Figgis joins musicians such as Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Tom Jones, performing and talking about the music of the early sixties British…S1·E7 Piano BluesOct 4, 2003The film features interviews and live performances of piano players Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Dr. John and Marcia Ball. Eastwood interviews artists as Ray Charles, Dr.…

Cast

Crew

Creator
Martin Scorsese
Executive Producers
Jody Patton, Peter Schwartzkopff

Details

First air date
Sep 28, 2003
Last air date
Oct 4, 2003
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Episode runtime
90 min
Network
PBS
Status
Ended
Studios
Vulcan Productions, Road Movies, Jigsaw Productions
Country
United States of America
Language
English

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