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Godfathers and Sons

Godfathers and Sons

(2003)

Overview

Director Marc Levin travels to Chicago with hip-hop legend Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Marshall Chess (son of Leonard Chess and heir to the legacy of Chess Records) to explore the heyday of the Chicago blues and how they come together to produce an album that seeks to bring veteran blues players along with contemporary hip hop musicians. Along with never before seen footage from Howlin 'Wolf, Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield Blues Band, they are original performances by Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Magic Slim, Ike Turner and Sam Lay.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Marc Levin
  2. Cast : Marshall Chess,Bo Diddley,Paul Butterfield,Chuck D,Mick Jagger,Common,Willie Dixon,Public Enemy,Ike Turner,Muddy Waters,Sonny Boy Williamson II,Howlin' Wolf

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Original TitleGodfathers and Sons

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2003-10-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 13m

Homepagehttp://www.pbs.org/theblues/aboutfilms/levin.html

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Music

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