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The Blues

Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey

2003 · 1 season · 7 episodes

Created by Martin Scorsese

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Synopsis

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.

About 73h 30m to watch every episode. An estimate: 7 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 630 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Dick Waterman
    Self - Son House's manager
    2 episodes

  • Taj Mahal
    Self
    1 episode

  • B.B. King
    Self
    1 episode

  • Marcia Ball
    Self
    1 episode

  • Ike Turner
    Self
    1 episode

  • Salif Keita
    Self
    1 episode

  • Ray Charles
    Self
    1 episode

  • Ali Farka Touré
    Self
    1 episode

  • Rosco Gordon
    Self (archive footage)
    1 episode

  • John Lee Hooker
    Self (archive footage)
    1 episode

  • Roy Hawkins
    Self (archive footage)
    1 episode

  • Sam Carr
    Self
    1 episode

  • Toumani Diabaté
    Self
    1 episode

  • Corey Harris
    Self
    1 episode

  • Son House
    Self (archive footage)
    1 episode

  • Willie King
    Self
    1 episode

  • Habib Koité
    Self
    1 episode

  • Lead Belly
    Self (archive footage)
    1 episode

Seasons