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The Blues (2003)

Documentary · Music

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.

IMDb rating
8.0 (1,366 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series

Seasons

Season 1 (2003)

7.24 avg 7 episodes 7.3 → 7.3 110 min avg

Ep 1: 7.3 · 480 votesEp 2: 7.6 · 240 votesEp 3: 7.2 · 189 votesEp 4: 7.0 · 225 votesEp 5: 7.1 · 161 votesEp 6: 7.2 · 194 votesEp 7: 7.3 · 335 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Feel Like Going Home7.3480
2The Soul of a Man7.6240
3The Road to Memphis7.2189
4Warming by the Devil's Fire7.0225
5Godfathers and Sons7.1161
6Red, White and Blues7.2194
7Piano Blues7.3335