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The Blues (2003)

Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey

  • Sep 28, 2003
  • 1 season · 7 episodes

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About This Series

The Blues is a documentary series created by Martin Scorsese. Its leading cast includes Dick Waterman, Taj Mahal and B.B. King. It premiered on September 28, 2003 on PBS. TMDB lists 1 season and 7 episodes so far and has ended.

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.

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Time to finish
About 74 hours, based on 7 episodes at 630 minutes each
Ending
Finished: all episodes are out
Language
English

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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

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