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The Blues

2003 Documentary 1 season

TMDB rating 7.5/10 Ended

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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Cast and details

  • Dick WatermanSelf - Son House's manager
  • Taj MahalSelf
  • B.B. KingSelf
  • Marcia BallSelf
  • Ike TurnerSelf
  • Salif KeitaSelf
  • Ray CharlesSelf
  • Ali Farka TouréSelf
  • Rosco GordonSelf (archive footage)
  • John Lee HookerSelf (archive footage)
  • Roy HawkinsSelf (archive footage)
  • Sam CarrSelf
Created by
Martin Scorsese
Network
PBS
First aired
Sep 28, 2003
Latest episode
Oct 4, 2003

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