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The Blues

2003·Show
7Episodes in1Season
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey

The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.
Music DocumentaryBlues HistoryCultural ExplorationSocial CommentaryBiographical ProfilesHistorical ContextMelancholy & PathosAmerican Roots MusicArtistic ResilienceEducational Series

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Is The Blues worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8).

Is The Blues okay for kids?

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Yes: its content advisories are violence and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Blues?

11 h

About 11 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.

Is The Blues plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.