Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey (2002)

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This PBS series, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, consists of seven feature-length films that capture the essence of the blues while exploring how this art form so deeply influenced music and people the world over. The films include such treasures as rare video footage, interviews and unforgettable performances by some of the greatest musicians in blues history.

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B.B. King
Fats Domino
Ray Charles

Critic Reviews for Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey

All Critics (3) | Top Critics (1)

Instead of a lesson plan, there are Saturday nights on Beale Street and a kind of moseying of the camera into crevices of passionate enthusiasm.

Jan 26, 2018 | Full Review…
New York Magazine/Vulture
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The best and most complete introduction to recorded blues available.

Jul 2, 2018 | Full Review…
Boston Phoenix

[Scorsese's] desire for a throng of personal pictures that rambled like the earliest blues men and women has also resulted in a series that at times feels unwieldy.

Apr 19, 2018 | Full Review…
The Nation
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Audience Reviews for Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues: A Musical Journey

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This series of different directors look at the blues is fascinating. Wim Wenders' episode is especially fantastic.

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