Born In Chicago (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Born In Chicago is a music and documentary film directed by John Anderson, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. "Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues performers who had made their way to Chicago from the Mississippi Delta and their ardent and unexpected followers – young white, middle class kids who followed this evocative music to smoky clubs deep in Chicago’s ghettos. There, against all odds, they were encouraged by the greats who had became their musical mentors and learned the art of the blues at the feet the masters, going on to make the music their own.

Who’s in it. Born In Chicago stars Dan Aykroyd as Narrator, Bob Dylan as Self, Carlos Santana as Self and Bill Graham as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Born In Chicago sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born In Chicago page.

If you liked it. Fans of Born In Chicago tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.