DOCUMENTARY . 2003 . 1h 36m . 7.5/10

Godfathers and Sons_

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.

Starring Marshall Chess, Bo Diddley, Paul Butterfield
7.5/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Marshall Chess stars as Self in Godfathers and Sons.
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Year context
Godfathers and Sons was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
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 Che...
Godfathers and Sons is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

CAST (12)

MC
Marshall Chess
Self
Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley
Self (archival)
Paul Butterfield
Paul Butterfield
Self
Chuck D
Chuck D
Self
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Self
Common
Common
Self
WD
Willie Dixon
Self (archival)
Public Enemy
Public Enemy
Self (archival)
Ike Turner
Ike Turner
Self
Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters
Self
SB
Sonny Boy Williamson II
Self
Howlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf
Self

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Rating
7.5/10 (1 votes)

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.
How long is Godfathers and Sons?
Godfathers and Sons has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Godfathers and Sons?
The cast of Godfathers and Sons includes Marshall Chess, Bo Diddley, Paul Butterfield, Chuck D, Mick Jagger.
What is the rating of Godfathers and Sons?
Godfathers and Sons has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.

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Documentary Music
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