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Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on .. Read more

Starring martin scorsese, martin scorsese (pres/narr), Martin Scorsese
Director Mike Figgis
Genres Documentary

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Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Red, White And Blues

Produced by Martin Scorsese and helmed by seven major film directors (including Clint Eastwood, Wim Wenders, and Charles Burnett), this seven-part collection traces the history of the blues. Beginning by discovering the earliest recorded works of the blues from the 1920s, and ending with the influence and sound of the blues on contemporary music, this comprehensive guide is the definitive word on the genre. Some incredible footage has been unearthed, including interviews, behind the scenes material, and electrifying performances from artists including Otis Rush, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and many others. A classic collection for the connoisseur of the blues, or the perfect place to start for those who want to learn more about this uniquely American genre of music.
GODFATHERS AND SONS is directed by MARC LEVIN and explores the rise of Chicago Blues.

Starring martin scorsese, martin scorsese (pres/narr), Martin Scorsese
Director Mike Figgis
Studio SNAPPER MUSIC
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 6 mins
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Genres Documentary
Language English
Released DVD: 29 Mar 2004
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    British director Mike Figgis has always lavished care on his film soundtracks and this passion for music comes across in his contribution to Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues. Taking 1940s British jazz as his starting point, Figgis shows how this evolved into 1950s skiffle and the 1960s electric Blues perfected by the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Animals and The Spencer Davis Group. The most insightful anecdotes are related by Chris Farlowe and Georgie Fame, but the musical highlights are provided by Van Morrison and the unlikely duo of Jeff Beck and Lulu. This is more reliant on talking heads than other entries, but it's still fascinating stuff.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

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    Rated - 5 stars

    EXCELLENT

    Brilliant interviews from some of Britain's top blues musicians. Ace performances from Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Lulu and Jeff Beck.A must see for any serious blues fan.

      • A customer from Hertfordshire
      • Posted 29 Oct 2004 20:24

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    Rated - 3 stars

    Too many talking heads

    My mistake was watching this film before the others in Martin Scorcese's series. The idea, of how blues influenced a generation of English white boys, who then sold it back to the States, was well done, but I wasn't sure about the talking heads. It was too reminiscent of those 'Best of...' TV filler programmes. Sometimes you just wanted to hear the music, and not have Mr Old Guitarist Geezer reminiscing - or singing - over it. Van Morrison, Jeff Beck and, surprisingly Lulu, good; Lonnie Donegan, Chris Farlowe and, most definitely Tom Jones - NO.

      • Martine Large from Brighton, England
      • Posted 27 Mar 2006 13:17

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