“The blues are the roots; everything else is the fruits” Willie DixonOriginally commissioned for the non-commercial U.S. Public Broadcasting System (PBS), this series of seven documentaries by seven acclaimed film directors captures the essence of the blues whilst exploring how it came to have worldwide influence. Each director has created a highly personal and impressionistic film that reflects their passion for the music. Including rare archival footage, contemporary interviews and performances and inspired covers, THE BLUES celebrates and preserves the legacy of the artists and their music.For further details of individual films and the series, please see the website:www.snappermusic.com/theblues
Previously in this season
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Godfathers and Sons
Explore Chicago Blues with Chuck D, Marshall Chess & Marc Levin.
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The Soul of a Man
Wim Wenders' contribution to the seven part exploration of The Blues.
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Feel Like Going Home
Martin Scorsese's contribution to the seven-part exploration of The Blues.
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Warming by the Devil’s Fire
A fictional representation of the intergenerational battle between gospel and the blues in ‘50s Mississippi.