Charles Burnett
Director
The Blues (2003)
Specials
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 Sept. 28, 2003
Episode 90 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Music
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.music-documentary, imdb.music-industry, imdb.music-business, tmdb.interview, tmdb.archive-footage + 7 more, tmdb.music-history, tmdb.blues-music, tmdb.old-footage, tmdb.music-documentary, tmdb.historical-documentary, tmdb.black-music, tmdb.record-archive
Production Companies: Vulcan Productions, Jigsaw Productions, Road Movies Filmproduktion GmbH
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Trailer
S0E2 - Interview with Martin Scorsese
S0E3 - Taj Mahal & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World
Bonus Song
S0E4 - Willie King & The Liberators - Spoonful
Bonus Song
S0E5 - Keb' Mo' & Corey Harris - Sweet Home Chicago
Bonus Song
S0E6 - Otha Turner & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World
Bonus Song
S0E7 - Salif Keita - Folon
Bonus Song
S0E8 - Corey Harris - Honeysuckle
Bonus Song
S0E9 - Interview with Wim Wenders
S0E10 - Outtake
S0E11 - Lou Reed - See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
Bonus Song
S0E12 - Cassandra Wilson - Slow Down
Bonus Song
S0E13 - Alvin Youngblood Hart - Mama Talk To Your Daughter
Bonus Song
S0E14 - Marc Ribot - Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground (electric)
Bonus Song
S0E15 - Chris Thomas King - Revelations
Bonus Song
S0E16 - Interview with Richard Pearce & Robert Kenner
S0E17 - B. B. King - Blues Boys Tune
Bonus Song
S0E18 - B. B. King -Key To The Highway
Bonus Song
S0E19 - Hubert Sumlin and David Johansen - Smokestack Lightning
Bonus Song
S0E20 - Interview with Charles Burnett
S0E21 - Willie Dixon - Nervous
Bonus Song
S0E22 - Interview with Marc Levin
S0E23 - The ElectriK Mud Kats (aka Electric Mud Band) with vocals by Chuck D, Common & Kyle Jason - Mannish Boy (Soundtrack Mix)
Bonus Song
S0E24 - Lonnie Brooks - You're Using Me
Bonus Song
S0E25 - Koko Taylor - Ernestine (Extended Version)
Bonus Song
S0E26 - Otis Rush - So Many Roads, So Many Trains
Bonus Song
S0E27 - Howlin' Wolf - Eval (Is Going On) (Extended Version)
Bonus Song
S0E28 - Interview with Mike Figgis
S0E29 - Lulu with Jeff Beck - Cry Me A River
Bonus Song
S0E30 - Pete King - Lush Life
Bonus Song
S0E31 - Jeff Beck - Nadia
Bonus Song
S0E32 - Jon Cleary - Piano Improvisation
Bonus Song
S0E33 - Band Rehearsal - Blues Jam
Bonus Song
S0E34 - Band Rehearsal - Who's Sorry Now (Instrumental)
Bonus Song
S0E35 - Mike Figgis - Piano Jam
Bonus Song
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Season Runtime: 630 min.
Released: Sept. 28, 2003
Last Air Date: Oct. 4, 2003, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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