The Blues

Name: The Blues
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Dick Waterman, Taj Mahal, B.B. King, Marcia Ball, Ike Turner

"Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey"

Documentary

September 28, 2003 – October 4, 2003 (began 23 years ago)

1h 30m / episode

7.4/10

Ended

1 Season

7 Episodes

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.