Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 24m

I Went to the Dance

J'ai été au bal

I Went to the Dance poster
Director
Les BlankChris Strachwitz
Cast
Michael Doucet as Self Clifton Chenier as Self Marc Savoy as Self Ann Savoy as Self D. L. Menard as Self Varise Conner as Self
Crew
Les Blank — Director of Photography Maureen Gosling — Editor Michael Doucet — Original Music Composer Chris Strachwitz — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer I Went to the Dance — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
louisianacajunzydeco
Key Collaborators
Les Blank Director Chris Strachwitz Director Les Blank Director of Photography Maureen Gosling Editor Michael Doucet Original Music Composer Chris Strachwitz Producer
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