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Blues Boxset DVD

DVD  |  Movies  |  01 Oct 2005
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Under the guiding hand of Martin Scorsese. The Blues is a seven-part television series of personal and impressionistic films viewed through the lensof seven world-famous directors who share a passion for the music. The films, by Scorsese, Charles Burnett, Clint Eastwood, Mike Figgis, Marc Levin, Richard Pearce, and Wim Wenders, capture the essence of blues music and delve into its global influence - from its roots in Africa to its inspirational role in today's music. The films also feature rare archival performance footage of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton and many more. Plus, over 100 newly-filmed performances by contemporary artists singing classic blues songs, including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Beck, Lou Reed, Tom Jones, Los Lobos, Jeff beck, and Lucinda Williams.

Title: Blues Boxset

Format: DVD

Release Date: 01 Oct 2005

Actor(s): DVD

Sku: 1193864

Catalogue No: MMB161

Category: Movies

DISC 1

Contains 7 Feature-length Films:

Feel Like Going Home - Directed By Martin Scorsese (taxi Driver; The Last Waltz; Raging Bull) Written By Peter Guralnick

The Soul Of A Man - Directed By Wim Wenders (buena Vista Social Club; Wings Of Desire; Paris, Texas) Written By Wim Wenders

The Road To Memphis - Directed By Richard Pearce (the Long Walk Home; Leap Of Faith; A Family Thing) Written By Robert Gordon

Warming By The Devil's Fire - Directed By Charles Burnett (killer Of Sheep; To Sleep With Anger) Written By Charles Burnett

Godfathers And Sons - Directed By Marc Levin (slam; Whiteboys; Brooklyn Babylon)

Red, White And Blues - Directed By Mike Figgis (internal Affairs; Leaving Las Vegas; Timecode)

Piano Blues - Directed By Clint Eastwood (play Misty For Me; Bird; Unforgiven)

Over 3 Hours Of Special Feature Material:

live Performances Not Seen In The Film, Including Footage Of B.b. King, Cassandra Wilson, Chris Thomas King, Lou Reed, Lulu, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, The Electrik Mud Kats

director Commentaries

on-camera Interviews With The Directors

director Biographies And Filmographies

special Menu Options To Scan For All Music Performances

5.1 Surround Sound And Stereo Mixes

the Blues Trailer


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