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The Blues
"Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey"
2003 • 1h 30m • 1 Season • 7 Episodes • ★ 7.2 (16 votes) 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.
Rating
7.2
Runtime
90 min
Episodes
7
Production
Vulcan Productions
Road Movies
Jigsaw ProductionsGallery
Keywords
interviewarchive footagemusic historyblues musicold footagemusic documentaryhistorical documentaryblack musicrecord archive
