Godfathers and Sons
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Levin
- Original Title
- Godfathers and Sons
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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What is Godfathers and Sons about?
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.
Who directed Godfathers and Sons?
Godfathers and Sons was directed by Marc Levin.
Who stars in Godfathers and Sons?
The principal cast of Godfathers and Sons includes Marshall Chess, Bo Diddley, Paul Butterfield, Chuck D, Mick Jagger.
When was Godfathers and Sons released and how long is it?
Godfathers and Sons was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.