TV series

The Blues

2003 · 1 season

A rich, unhurried musical history lesson, full of archival performances and interviews that reward close listening.

Tagline: Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey
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.
How it feels: Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Music, race, art, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: music
race
art
identity
memory
Places: countryside
big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
anthology
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild