Under the guiding hand of Martin Scorsese. The Blues is a seven-part television series of personal and impressionistic films viewed through the lensof seven world-famous directors who share a passion for the music. The films, by Scorsese, Charles Burnett, Clint Eastwood, Mike Figgis, Marc Levin, Richard Pearce, and Wim Wenders, capture the essence of blues music and delve into its global influence - from its roots in Africa to its inspirational role in today's music.
The films also feature rare archival performance footage of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton and many more. Plus, over 100 newly-filmed performances by contemporary artists singing classic blues songs, including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Beck, Lou Reed, Tom Jones, Los Lobos, Jeff beck, and Lucinda Williams.
FILMS INCLUDED:
Feel Like Going Home - Directed by Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver; The Last Waltz; Raging Bull) Written by Peter Guralnick
The Soul of a Man - Directed by Wim Wenders (Buena Vista Social Club; Wings of Desire; Paris, Texas) Written by Wim Wenders
The Road to Memphis - Directed by Richard Pearce (The Long Walk Home; Leap of Faith; A Family Thing) Written by Robert Gordon
Warming by the Devil's Fire - Directed by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep; To Sleep with Anger) Written by Charles Burnett
Godfathers and Sons - Directed by Marc Levin (Slam; Whiteboys; Brooklyn Babylon)
Red, White and Blues - Directed by Mike Figgis (Internal Affairs; Leaving Las Vegas; Timecode)
Piano Blues - Directed by Clint Eastwood (Play Misty for Me; Bird; Unforgiven)
Special Features (over 3 hours of bonus material!):
-Live performances not seen in the film, including footage of B.B. King, Cassandra Wilson, Chris Thomas King, Lou Reed, Lulu, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, The ElectriK Mud Kats (with vocals by Chuck D and Common), Jeff Beck, Hubert Sumlin and David Johansen, Willie Dixon and many others.
-Director Commentaries
-On-Camera Interviews with the Directors
-Director Biographies and Filmographies
-Special Menu Options to Scan for all Music Performances
-5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo Mixes
-The Blues Trailer
Region Code: Region 4 PAL
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