The Blues

Soul of a Man

Directed by Wim Wenders
S1 • E2    Sep 29, 2003    90m
7.6
Wim Wenders entry into this in depth series documenting the blues. This film follows the exploits of three legendary blues men Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J B Lenoir. Includes original recordings of songs along with performances from a variety of artists including Nick Cave. bonnie Raitt, The John Spencer Blues Explosion and many more.

Where to Watch The Blues - S1 • E2

  • Chris Thomas KingBlind Willie Johnson
  • Keith B. BrownSkip James
  • James HughesH.C. Speirs
  • David F. HughesArt Laibely (as David Hughes)
  • Shayne TingleSound engineer
  • Joy BrashearsSecretary
  • T Bone BurnettSelf (as T-Bone Burnett)
  • James Blood UlmerSelf (as James 'Blood' Ulmer)
  • BeckSelf
  • David BarnesSelf
  • Nick CaveSelf
  • Eagle-Eye CherrySelf
  • Shemekia CopelandSelf
  • Laurence FishburneSelf - Narrator
  • Skip JamesSelf (archive footage)
  • Garland JeffreysSelf
  • J.B. LenoirSelf (archive footage)
  • John MayallSelf (archive footage)
  • Bonnie RaittSelf
  • Lou ReedSelf

 

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