2003

S1.E1 ∙ Feel Like Going Home

Sat, Sep 27, 2003

A documentary about the blues and it's African origins.

7.3 /10

Wim Wenders entry into this in depth series documenting the blues. This film follows the exploits of three legendary blues men Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J B Lenoir. Includes original recordings of songs along with performances from a variety of artists including Nick Cave. bonnie Raitt, The John Spencer Blues Explosion and many more.

7.6 /10

S1.E3 ∙ The Road to Memphis

Mon, Sep 29, 2003

Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues.

7.1 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Warming by the Devil's Fire

Tue, Sep 30, 2003

On 1950's Mississippi, a young boy navigates inter-generational tensions in his family, torn between the heavenly strains of gospel and the devilish lure of the blues.

7 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Godfathers and Sons

Wed, Oct 01, 2003

Explores the legacy of Chicago Blues through the making of an album by Chuck D of Public Enemy and Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records founder, that brings together hip-hop artists like Common with blues legends like Howlin' Wolf.

7.1 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Red, White and Blues

Thu, Oct 02, 2003

Documenting the blues explosion in 1960's England and it's influence and reinterpretation by musicians at the time.

7.2 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Piano Blues

Fri, Oct 03, 2003

Clint Eastwood ,a player himself, sits at the piano with a number of musicians to talk about their styles and about who influenced them. Interspersed are vintage clips of blues and jazz performances.

7.3 /10