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The Blues

2003·Series·90 min·7.4(20)

Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey

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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About The Blues

The Blues is a 2003 English-language documentary series created by Martin Scorsese. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes and has concluded.

The Blues was produced by Vulcan Productions, Road Movies, and Jigsaw Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 28, 2003.

Created by
Martin Scorsese
First aired
September 28, 2003
Last aired
October 4, 2003
Original language
English
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (7 episodes)
Network
PBS
Country
United States of America
Production
Vulcan Productions, Road Movies, Jigsaw Productions
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The Blues cast & crew

The Blues was created by Martin Scorsese.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Peter Schwartzkopff and Jody Patton.

Is The Blues worth watching?

With 1 season and 7 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy documentary, The Blues is worth a place on your watchlist.

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How many seasons of The Blues are there?

The Blues has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.

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