Cast: Muddy Waters

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Ray Charles · Nat 'King' Cole · Cab Calloway

Synopsis Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - Piano Blues (2003) delves into the rich history and enduring influence of piano blues, guided by renowned director and pianist Clint Eastwood. The documentary weaves together a tapestry of rare historical footage, insightful interviews,...

Direction Marc Levin

Cast Mike Bloomfield · Common · Mick Jagger · Keith Richards

Synopsis Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues - Godfathers and Sons (2003) follows director Marc Levin as he ventures to Chicago alongside hip-hop icon Chuck D and Marshall Chess, son of Leonard Chess and heir to the Chess Records legacy. Their mission...

Cast Big Bill Broonzy · James Cotton · Willie Dixon · Buddy Guy

Direction Jon Brewer

Cast Themetta Berry · Ingrid Berry · Charles Berry Jr. · Steve Van Zandt

Synopsis Chuck Berry (2018) delves into the life and legacy of the legendary musician through the personal accounts of his family members and close friends. This documentary offers an intimate and revealing look at the man behind the music, exploring his...

Direction Harley Cokeliss

Cast Dick Gregory · Buddy Guy · Studs Terkel · Muddy Waters

Synopsis Chicago Blues (1970) delves into the challenging lives of blues musicians in the Windy City, accompanied by the perceptive and provocative commentary of comedian-turned-political activist Dick Gregory. This documentary offers a compelling and visually stunning portrait of a generation of...

Direction Don McGlynn

Cast Howlin' Wolf · Hubert Sumlin · Barbra Marks · Bettye Kelly

Direction Bob Smeaton

Cast Jimi Hendrix · Mitch Mitchell · Noel Redding · Al Hendrix

Synopsis Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' (2013) delves into the remarkable journey of the legendary guitarist, showcasing newly discovered performance clips, intimate home movies, and a treasure trove of previously unseen primary documents. This comprehensive documentary offers an unparalleled...