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I Went to the Dance
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
84 min
Release Date
1989-10-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
7.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Michael Doucet
Self
Clifton Chenier
Self
Marc Savoy
Self
Ann Savoy
Self
D. L. Menard
Self
Varise Conner
Self
George Broussard
Self
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