Blues Story presents an impressionistic history of one of the most lasting art forms America has ever produced - as told for the first time through the eyes of the artists who lived it. Combining exclusive interview and performance footage with vintage clips and the music of many Blues legends long gone, the history of this richly felt music is illuminated - from its African roots to its American urban expression - along with its profound place in our cultural heritage. The result is a rare, first-hand glimpse into the lives of these vanishing artists, and a moving, insightful and informative look into a music that continues to be loved by millions throughout the world.
Acting
Living legends telling their own unvarnished truth.
Sound
Rare performance footage of voices now silent.
Director
Jay Levey
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jay Levey was best known for 'Weird Al' Yankovic's 'UHF'—this is his unexpected passion project pivot.
Many interviewed artists died within years of filming, making this one of the last documents of their oral histories.
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