I Went to the Dance(1989)
J'ai été au bal
7.7(7)1h 24m1989-10-13
DocumentaryMusic
Overview
The definitive film on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana. Includes many Cajun and Zydeco greats, featuring Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others.
- Director:
- Chris Strachwitz
- Producers:
- Chris Strachwitz
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Composer:
- Michael Doucet
- Production:
- Les Blank Films
- Status:
- Released
Trailer
Cast
Michael Doucet
Michael Doucet
Self
Clifton Chenier
Clifton Chenier
Self
Marc Savoy
Self
Ann Savoy
Ann Savoy
Self
D. L. Menard
D. L. Menard
Self
Varise Conner
Self
George Broussard
George Broussard
Self
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