Godfathers and Sons (2003)
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.
Director: Marc Levin
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 2, 2003
Cast
- Marshall Chess - Self
- Bo Diddley - Self (archival)
- Paul Butterfield - Self
- Chuck D - Self
- Mick Jagger - Self
- Common - Self
- Willie Dixon - Self (archival)
- Public Enemy - Self (archival)
- Ike Turner - Self
- Muddy Waters - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marc Levin
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
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 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?
- Godfathers and Sons stars Marshall Chess, Bo Diddley, Paul Butterfield, Chuck D, Mick Jagger, Common.
- How long is Godfathers and Sons?
- Godfathers and Sons has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Godfathers and Sons?
- Godfathers and Sons is a Documentary, Music film.