The Blues
A documentary series about the origin and history of The Blues.
- 2003-2003
- 1 season
- PBS
- Documentary, Music
A documentary series about the origin and history of The Blues.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2003
Episode 1
Feel Like Going Home
Sun, Sep 28, 2003 110 mins
A documentary about the blues and its African origins.
Episode 2
The Soul of a Man
Mon, Sep 29, 2003 127 mins
Wim Wenders entry into this in depth series documenting the blues. This film follows the exploits of three legendary blues men Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J B Lenoir. Includes original recordings of songs along with performances from a variety of artists including Nick Cave. bonnie Raitt, The John Spencer Blues Explosion and many more.
Episode 3
The Road to Memphis
Tue, Sep 30, 2003 119 mins
Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues.
Episode 4
Warming by the Devil's Fire
Wed, Oct 1, 2003 106 mins
On 1950's Mississippi, a young boy navigates inter-generational tensions in his family, torn between the heavenly strains of gospel and the devilish lure of the blues.
Episode 5
Godfathers and Sons
Thu, Oct 2, 2003 133 mins
Explores the legacy of Chicago Blues through the making of an album by Chuck D of Public Enemy and Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records founder, that brings together hip-hop artists like Common with blues legends like Howlin' Wolf.
Episode 6
Red, White and Blues
Fri, Oct 3, 2003 93 mins
Documenting the blues explosion in 1960's England and it's influence and reinterpretation by musicians at the time.
Episode 7
Piano Blues
Sat, Oct 4, 2003 85 mins
Clint Eastwood ,a player himself, sits at the piano with a number of musicians to talk about their styles and about who influenced them. Interspersed are vintage clips of blues and jazz performances.
