Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues (7 DVD Set)

Format: 7 DVD Set Runtime: 15 hours Closed captioned: No For Home Use Only

The Blues grew from field hollers, work songs, and church choirs into a uniquely American art form. Follow the cultural odyssey from Africa to the Mississippi Delta, Memphis, and Chicago, experiencing blues essence in social, spiritual, and musical impressions. Then take a front-row seat to early bluesman Ali Farka Toure, legends B. B. King and Blind Willie Johnson, Ray Charles, and Eric Clapton.

Over three hours of special feature material including:
Live performances not seen in the film;
On-camera interviews with the directors;
Director commentaries;
Director biographies and filmographies;
Director biographies and filmographies;
Special menu options to scan for all music performances;
Widescreen.