Feel Like Going Home

2003 1h 50m EN

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8.5

MASTERPIECE

★8.5TMDB · 4

DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

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Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta back to West Africa, journeying from the juke joints of Mississippi to the banks of the Niger River in Mali. Featuring performances by Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Ali Farka Touré, along with rare archival footage of blues legends like Son House and Muddy Waters, the film offers a lyrical portrait of the music’s deep African origins.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Corey Harris
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Martin Scorsese
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John Lee Hooker
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Taj Mahal
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Keb' Mo'
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Sam Carr
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Muddy Waters
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Johnny Shines
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: Peter Guralnick
Languages: English

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Scorsese, shot by Arthur Jafa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Tedeschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Corey Harris and Martin Scorsese and John Lee Hooker carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1065622 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Martin Scorsese directs. Arthur Jafa behind the camera. David Tedeschi cuts. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Martin Scorsese, shot by Arthur Jafa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor David Tedeschi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Corey Harris and Martin Scorsese and John Lee Hooker carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1065622 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.