The Blues (2003)

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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.

• Released: 2003-09-28
• Genres: Documentary
• Seasons: 1, 7 episodes
• Episode length: 1h 30m
• Network: PBS
• Status: Ended
• TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 21 votes

Created by Martin Scorsese.

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