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Godfathers and Sons (2003)

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Audience Score
75
Godfathers and Sons
NR 1 hr 36 minOct 2nd, 2003Documentary, MusicThe Blues PosterPart of The Blues
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Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the legacy of Chess Records) to explore the heyday of the Chicago blues and how they come together to produce an album that seeks to bring veteran blues players along with contemporary hip hop musicians. Along with never before seen footage from Howlin 'Wolf, Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield Blues Band, they are original performances by Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Ike Turner and Sam Lay.
StarringChuck DPaul ButterfieldMick Jagger
DirectorMarc Levin

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Godfathers and Sons on the Web:Official Website

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.