Charles Burnett
Director
The Blues (2003)
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.
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
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
Specials
35 episodes
7.7
Season 1
7 episodes
Network: PBS
Runtime: 630 min.
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Released: Sept. 28, 2003
Last Air Date: Oct. 4, 2003, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR