I Went to the Dance
1989•1h 24m•7.7•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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
Languages
French, English
Studio
Les Blank Films
Cast
Michael Doucet
Self
Clifton Chenier
Self
Marc Savoy
Self
Ann Savoy
Self
D. L. Menard
Self
Varise Conner
Self
George Broussard
Self
Production
Company
Les Blank Films
Producer
Chris Strachwitz
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