Margaret Bodde has worked with Martin Scorsese for over a decade. She has been involved in several documentary projects with him, including Nothin' But The Blues (1996), a film featuring Eric Clapton which aired on PBS and was nominated for an Emmy. The Blues documentary series is a result of Scorsese's and Bodde's desire to delve deeper into the rich history of the genre, viewed through the lens of directors with personal, emotional connections to the music.