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I Went to the Dance

I Went to the Dance

★ 7.7/10•1989•1h 24m•Documentary•Music

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.

Les Blank · Director

Chris Strachwitz · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 13, 1989

Actors

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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