I Went to the Dance

I Went to the Dance (1989)

October 13th, 19891h 24min

Documentary, Music
75%

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.


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