Yes, very. More sad than 91% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Barely. Less frightening than 76% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is The Blues easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Does The Blues leave you hopeful?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

The Blues

Name: The Blues
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2003
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Taj Mahal, B.B. King, Marcia Ball, Ike Turner, Salif Keita

Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey

Created by Martin Scorsese

On PBS

20031 season7 episodes90 min7.4 / 10

A reverent, archive-driven exploration of blues music's origins and cultural significance, structured as a series of intimate historical and musical investigations.

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.

Clusters

Lives Traced Across Time Reverent Wonder at Nature's Scale Time's Weight, Quietly Carried Period Charm, Procedural Comfort

Genres

Documentary

Keywords

Interview Archive Footage Music History Blues Music Old Footage Music Documentary Historical Documentary Black Music Record Archive

Questions people ask

Is The Blues sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Blues violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is The Blues scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is The Blues easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Does The Blues leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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