Godfathers and Sons
Originally released in 2003. Godfathers and Sons is a documentary/music film. directed by Marc Levin.
Starring Marshall Chess, Bo Diddley, and Paul Butterfield
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Godfathers and Sons?
Godfathers and Sons was directed by Marc Levin.
How long is Godfathers and Sons?
Godfathers and Sons has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Godfathers and Sons released?
Godfathers and Sons was released on October 2, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Godfathers and Sons?
The main cast of Godfathers and Sons includes Marshall Chess, Bo Diddley, Paul Butterfield, Chuck D, Mick Jagger.