Blues Film Collection, The (7 Disc Box Set)

Synopsis

Under the guiding hand of Martin Scorsese. The Blues is a seven-part television series of personal and impressionistic films viewed through the lens of 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.

CONTAINS SEVEN FEATURE-LENGTH FILMS
-Feel like going home
-The soul of a man
-The road to Memphis
-Warming by the devil's fire
-Godfathers and sons
-Red, white and blues
-Piano blues

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 EletriK Mud Kats (with vocals by Chuck D and Common), Jeff Beck, Hubert Sumlin and David Johansen, Willie Dixon and many others.
-Director Commentaries
-On-Camera Director Interviews
-Director Biographies and Filmographies
-Special Menu Options to Scan for all Music Performances
-5.1 Surround Sound and 2.0 Stereo Mixes
-The Blues Trailer