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Summary: A young classically trained guitarist learns the blues from an old bluesman who supposedly got his talent to play the blues from the devil.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2004

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA CRO

Summary: After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood take their blues band back on the road in an attempt to raise money for the orphanage where they were raised. Havoc ensues as the brothers seek redemption on their 'mission from God.'

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2012

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD + BLU-RAY COMEDY BLU

Summary: After Jake Blues is released from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit the old home where they were raised by nuns. They learn the church is no longer supporting the institution and will sell the place to the education authority. The only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within the next 11 days. They decide to put their blues band back together and...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2005

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE BLU

Summary: Focuses on Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into 'The Empress of the Blues', who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and is an enduring icon today.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: Home Box Office 2015

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA BES

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