The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the history of blues music. In each of the seven episodes, a different director explores a stage in the development of the blues.

Feel Like Going Home

Director: Martin Scorsese.

The Soul of a Man

Directed by Wim Wenders the film explores the careers of the film explores the musical careers of blues musicians Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J. B. Lenoir.

The Road to Memphis

Director: Richard Pearce. This episode focuses on the Beale Street music scene, particularly three Memphis blues musicians with different levels of acclaim: B. B. King, Rosco Gordon and Bobby Rush.

Warming by the Devil's Fire

Director: Charles Burnett.

Godfathers and Sons

Director: Marc Levin. This episode explores the connection between blues and contemporary urban music, mainly through the eyes of legendary producer Marshall Chess.

Red, White and Blues

Director: Mike Figgis. This episode is dedicated to blues culture in Britain and to the effect of the British Invasion on American blues culture. The episode contains footage from a special jam and interview session with such blues greats as Jeff Beck and Van Morrison.

Piano Blues

Director: Clint Eastwood. This episode is dedicated to blues music played on the piano. Eastwood, a piano player and accomplished composer, interviews such key figures as Dr. John, Ray Charles and Pinetop Perkins.

External links

• "The Blues" - official site