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The Blues

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: September 28, 2003
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 7
  • Networks: PBS
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Blues(2003)

Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey

TMDB Rating: 7.3 (15 votes)

Overview

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.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

7 episodes • 2003Avg: 7.7

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Feel Like Going HomeSep 28, 20038.3
2Soul of a ManSep 29, 20030.0
3The Road To MemphisSep 30, 20030.0
4Warming by the Devil's FireOct 1, 20030.0
5Godfathers and SonsOct 2, 20037.0
6Red, White and BluesOct 3, 20030.0
7Piano BluesOct 4, 20030.0

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