Film
I Went to the Dance
1989 · 1h 24m · Documentary · Music
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- 7.6
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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.
Where to watch
Criterion Channel
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Cast
Michael Doucet
Self
Clifton Chenier
Self
Marc Savoy
Self
Ann Savoy
Self
D. L. Menard
Self
Varise Conner
Self
George Broussard
Self
Crew
- Les BlankDirector of Photography · Director
- Chris StrachwitzProducer · Director
- Michael DoucetOriginal Music Composer
- Maureen GoslingEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 13, 1989
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
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