I Went to the Dance

I Went to the Dance

16/3/2021 1h 24m 7.5/10

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.

Director

Les Blank

Top Billed Cast

Clifton Chenier

Self

Marc Savoy

Marc Savoy

Self

Ann Savoy

Self

Varise Conner

Varise Conner

Self

Michael Doucet

Self

D. L. Menard

Self

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