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.
Trailer (Episode 1)
Runtime: 90 min
Interview with Martin Scorsese (Episode 2)
Runtime: 90 min
Taj Mahal & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World (Episode 3)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Willie King & The Liberators - Spoonful (Episode 4)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Keb' Mo' & Corey Harris - Sweet Home Chicago (Episode 5)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Otha Turner & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World (Episode 6)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Salif Keita - Folon (Episode 7)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Corey Harris - Honeysuckle (Episode 8)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Interview with Wim Wenders (Episode 9)
Runtime: 90 min
Outtake (Episode 10)
Runtime: 90 min
Lou Reed - See That My Grave Is Kept Clean (Episode 11)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Cassandra Wilson - Slow Down (Episode 12)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Alvin Youngblood Hart - Mama Talk To Your Daughter (Episode 13)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Marc Ribot - Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground (electric) (Episode 14)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Chris Thomas King - Revelations (Episode 15)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Interview with Richard Pearce & Robert Kenner (Episode 16)
Runtime: 90 min
B. B. King - Blues Boys Tune (Episode 17)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
B. B. King -Key To The Highway (Episode 18)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Hubert Sumlin and David Johansen - Smokestack Lightning (Episode 19)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Interview with Charles Burnett (Episode 20)
Runtime: 90 min
Willie Dixon - Nervous (Episode 21)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Interview with Marc Levin (Episode 22)
Runtime: 90 min
The ElectriK Mud Kats (aka Electric Mud Band) with vocals by Chuck D, Common & Kyle Jason - Mannish Boy (Soundtrack Mix) (Episode 23)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Lonnie Brooks - You're Using Me (Episode 24)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Koko Taylor - Ernestine (Extended Version) (Episode 25)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Otis Rush - So Many Roads, So Many Trains (Episode 26)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Howlin' Wolf - Eval (Is Going On) (Extended Version) (Episode 27)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Interview with Mike Figgis (Episode 28)
Runtime: 90 min
Lulu with Jeff Beck - Cry Me A River (Episode 29)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Pete King - Lush Life (Episode 30)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Jeff Beck - Nadia (Episode 31)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Jon Cleary - Piano Improvisation (Episode 32)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Band Rehearsal - Blues Jam (Episode 33)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Band Rehearsal - Who's Sorry Now (Instrumental) (Episode 34)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
Mike Figgis - Piano Jam (Episode 35)
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: Bonus Song
