

Status
Ended
Release
2003 - 2003
Seasons / Eps
1 / 7
Storyline
"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.
Score Distribution
Details
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- Not available
- Avg. Episode Runtime
- 10h 30m
- Release Date
- Sep 28, 2003
- Last Air Date
- Oct 4, 2003
- Languages
- English
- Created By
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Top Cast
56 Cast Members

Dick Waterman
Self - Son House's manager
1 Episodes

Taj Mahal
Self
1 Episodes

B.B. King
Self
1 Episodes
Marcia Ball
Self
1 Episodes

Ike Turner
Self
1 Episodes

Salif Keita
Self
1 Episodes

Ray Charles
Self
1 Episodes
Ali Farka Touré
Self
1 Episodes
Rosco Gordon
Self (archive footage)
1 Episodes

John Lee Hooker
Self (archive footage)
1 Episodes

Roy Hawkins
Self (archive footage)
1 Episodes
Sam Carr
Self
1 Episodes

Toumani Diabaté
Self
1 Episodes
Corey Harris
Self
1 Episodes
Son House
Self (archive footage)
1 Episodes
Willie King
Self
1 Episodes
Habib Koité
Self
1 Episodes

Lead Belly
Self (archive footage)
1 Episodes

Keb' Mo'
Self
1 Episodes

Martin Scorsese
Self
1 Episodes












