Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta back to West Africa, journeying from the juke joints of Mississippi to the banks of the Niger River in Mali. Featuring performances by Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Ali Farka Touré, along with rare archival footage of blues legends like Son House and Muddy Waters, the film offers a lyrical portrait of the music’s deep African origins.
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Corey Harris
Self
Othar Turner
Martin Scorsese
Self
Known for
Shark Tale
The Mandalorian and Grogu
John Lee Hooker
Self
Also in
The Blues Brothers
John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
Taj Mahal
Self
Known for
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Sounder
Keb' Mo'
Self
Also in
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground
Elvis
Sam Carr
Self
Muddy Waters
Self
Also in
Muddy Waters - Journeyman Blues - Live
Muddy Waters Rhythm & Blues Band Festival Concert Dortmund
Johnny Shines
Self
Toumani Diabaté
Self
Also in
We Are One
Pédro Kouyaté @ Les Concerts Volants
Salif Keita
Self
Also in
The Golden Ball
The Lion Child
Willie King
Self
Martin Scorsese Director · Peter Guralnick Writer Arthur Jafa Cinematographer
United States release September 28, 2003 · Produced in Germany, United States · Languages English, French
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Germany · United States
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Original language
English
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English · French
Release dates
United States · September 28, 2003
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