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Feel Like Going Home

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Feel Like Going Home
NR 1 hr 50 minDocumentaryThe Blues PosterPart of The Blues
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Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta back to West Africa, journeying from the juke joints of Mississippi to the banks of the Niger River in Mali. Featuring performances by Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Ali Farka Touré, along with rare archival footage of blues legends like Son House and Muddy Waters, the film offers a lyrical portrait of the music’s deep African origins.
StarringCorey HarrisMartin ScorseseJohn Lee Hooker
DirectorMartin Scorsese
WriterPeter Guralnick

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Original Language:English

The Blues

The Blues is a 2003 documentary film series produced by Martin Scorsese, dedicated to the history of blues music. In each of the seven episodes, a different director explores a stage in the development of the blues. The series originally aired on PBS in the United States.