The Blues (2003)

Documentary · Music

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.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (1,387 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 -0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2003)

7.23 avg 7 episodes 7.3 → 7.2 110 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Feel Like Going Home	7.3	483
2	The Soul of a Man	7.6	243
3	The Road to Memphis	7.2	195
4	Warming by the Devil's Fire	7.0	227
5	Godfathers and Sons	7.1	166
6	Red, White and Blues	7.2	195
7	Piano Blues	7.2	344