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The Blues

The Blues

2003 • 7 ep

7.5

21

Creator:

Martin Scorsese

Writers:

Peter Guralnick

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Charles Burnett

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Robert Gordon

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"Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey"

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.

Documentary

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Cast

Dick Waterman

Dick Waterman

Self - Son House's manager

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Self

B.B. King

B.B. King

Self

N/A

Marcia Ball

Self

Ike Turner

Ike Turner

Self

Salif Keita

Salif Keita

Self

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Self

N/A

Ali Farka Touré

Self

N/A

Rosco Gordon

Self (archive footage)

John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker

Self (archive footage)

Roy Hawkins

Roy Hawkins

Self (archive footage)

N/A

Sam Carr

Self

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