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Volume 8, #1
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Free teachers guide available for The BluesPBS 45 & 49 have a limited supply of FREE teachers guides for The Blues, the seven-part film series from Martin Scorsese premiering Sunday, Sept. 28 at 9 pm on PBS 45 & 49. To order your free guide, call our Department of Communications at or e-mail your request to . The Blues is a unique collection of films by seven world-renowned directors, including Martin Scorsese, Wim Wenders, Mike Figgis, Richard Pearce and Clint Eastwood. Each film takes a look at a particular aspect of the blues, from the sounds of Delta Mississippi to Chicago blues to the musical form's roots in Africa. The 50- page teachers guide suggests activities for pre- and post-viewing and helps you and your students explore this quintessentially American musical genre, which provides the foundation for many of our contemporary musical forms, including rock'n'roll and hip-hop. |
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