A collection of seven films - brought together by executive producer Martin Scorsese - exploring the evolution of blues music through the personal styles and perspectives of seven renowned directors. The films included are: 'Feel Like Going Home' by Martin Scorsese; 'The Soul of a Man' by Wim Wenders; 'The Road to Memphis' by Richard Pearce; 'Warming by the Devil's Fire' by Charles Burnett; 'Godfathers and Sons' by Marc Levin; 'Red, White and Blues' by Mike Figgis; and 'Piano Blues' by Clint Eastwood.

A group of rock 'n' roll-loving teens fight the Mafia in Dallas in 1957. A vehicle for 50s rockabilly singer Johnny Carroll, 'Rock Baby Rock It' gathered dust in the archives before its 'rediscovery' in 1984. It features music from local Texas talent such as the Belew Twins, Rosco Gordon and Cell Block 7, who are seen performing 'Hot Rocks', originally a hit for Carroll himself.