Seven documentary films individually directed with the director’s own viewpoint on the history of blues music. The series is presented by Martin Scorsese and is described in the trailer as “a musical journey to the roots of rock, soul and hip hop”. Directors include Mike Figgis, Clint Eastwood, Charles Burnett, Wim Wenders, Richard Pearce, Rober Kenner, and Marc Levin. — [319237] Red White and Blues (Figgis) — [319233] Piano Blues (Eastwood) — [319234] Warming by the Devil’s fire (Burnett) — [319235] The Soul of a man (Wenders) — [319236] The Road to Memphis (Pearce, Kenner) — [319238] Godfathers and sons (Levin) — [319239] Feel like going home (Scosese)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
S01465
Languages
English
English
Audience classification
M (15+)
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → African American musicians
Music & Performing Arts → Blues (Music)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour