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Born In Chicago

5.720131h 17mMovieDocumentaryMusic

"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…

DirectorsBob Sarles·John Anderson
WriterJoel Selvin
ProducersRichard Foos·Jim Belushi

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Cast · Directed by Bob Sarles

DADan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
Narrator
BDBob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Self
CSCarlos Santana
Carlos Santana
Self
BG
Bill Graham
Self
BKB.B. King
B.B. King
Self
BGBuddy Guy
Buddy Guy
Self
EBEric Burdon
Eric Burdon
Self
MWMuddy Waters
Muddy Waters
Self
EB
Elvin Bishop
Self
CMCountry Joe McDonald
Country Joe McDonald
Self
SMSteve Miller
Steve Miller
Self
HWHowlin' Wolf
Howlin' Wolf
Self

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Born In Chicago is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Born In Chicago on Netflix?

No, Born In Chicago is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

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Born In Chicago is available to stream free (with ads) on Pluto TV and Shout! Factory TV in United States.