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 |
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| Director | Mike Figgis |
| Genres | Documentary |
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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 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 |
|---|---|
| Director | Mike Figgis |
| Studio | SNAPPER MUSIC |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 6 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Documentary |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | To Rent: DVD: not available |
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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 ... read more »
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probably not the film you're after
this is not the documentary as described above, but just one episode from it about the British blues scene....which is frankly rather dull
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New Blues
This was not the doc I had hoped to watch (maybe I didn't read the synopsis properly!). I wasn't into Brits jamming the blues and talking about their ... read more »
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Great for shermans
Shocking travesty of a documentary. I was very disappointed to see such rubbish from Scorsese, pedalling the same old ' can blue men play the whites ' ... read more »
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