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I Went to the Dance
I Went to the Dance
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  2. I Went to the Dance

I Went to the Dance

Original Title: J'ai été au bal

1989
1h 24m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

1989

Runtime

1h 24m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

1
Criterion Channel
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Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Oct 13, 1989
Languages
French
English
Director
Chris Strachwitz
Les Blank
Les Blank
Production
Les Blank Films
Les Blank Films
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Michael Doucet

Self

Clifton Chenier

Self

Marc Savoy

Marc Savoy

Self

Ann Savoy

Self

D. L. Menard

Self

Varise Conner

Varise Conner

Self

George Broussard

Self

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