The Blues (film series)

The Blues is a seven-part documentary film series conceived and executive produced by Martin Scorsese, celebrating the blues genre. Each film is directed by a different filmmaker, exploring different aspects of blues music, its history, and its influence on other genres. The series was broadcast on PBS in the United States in 2003 and released on DVD.

Films in the Series:

1. Feel Like Going Home, directed by Martin Scorsese: Explores the roots of the blues in West Africa and the Mississippi Delta.

2. The Soul of a Man, directed by Wim Wenders: A fictionalized account of the lives and music of Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson, and J.B. Lenoir.

3. From Mali to Mississippi, directed by Martin Scorsese: Follows Habib Koité on a journey from Mali to Mississippi, tracing the connections between African and American music.

4. Warming by the Devil's Fire, directed by Charles Burnett: A fictional story about a young boy who travels to Mississippi and discovers the dark side of the blues.

5. Godfathers and Sons, directed by Marc Levin: Focuses on the collaboration between hip-hop artists and blues musicians in Chicago.

6. Red, White & Blues, directed by Mike Figgis: Examines the British blues scene of the 1960s.

7. Piano Blues, directed by Clint Eastwood: A personal tribute to piano blues, featuring interviews and performances by various artists.

The series was accompanied by a soundtrack album featuring music from the films, as well as other classic blues recordings. The Blues aimed to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the genre for a wide audience.