The Blues

2003 NR 12h 50m 8

A documentary series about the origin and history of The Blues.

The Blues background

Episodes:

Episode 2 The Soul of a Man

2. The Soul of a Man

Aired: Sep 29, 2003

Wim Wenders entry into this in depth series documenting the blues. This film ...

Episode 3 The Road to Memphis

3. The Road to Memphis

Aired: Sep 30, 2003

Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King ...

Episode 5 Godfathers and Sons

5. Godfathers and Sons

Aired: Oct 2, 2003

Explores the legacy of Chicago Blues through the making of an album by Chuck ...

Episode 6 Red, White and Blues

6. Red, White and Blues

Aired: Oct 3, 2003

Documenting the blues explosion in 1960's England and it's influence and rein...

Episode 7 Piano Blues

7. Piano Blues

Aired: Oct 4, 2003

Clint Eastwood ,a player himself, sits at the piano with a number of musician...

Info about The Blues

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary, Music