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The Blues

2003 · 1 season, 7 episodes · 630m episodes · Documentary · PBS · United States

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.

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Martin Scorsese
Starring
Dick Waterman, Taj Mahal, B.B. King, Marcia Ball, Ike Turner, Salif Keita
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