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J’ai Été Au Bal / I Went to the Dance (1989/2021)
The definitive film, by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz, and Maureen Gosling, on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana. The film includes many Cajun and Zydeco greats, featuring Michael Doucet and BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others. DVD includes additional bonus footage and commentary. The film was remastered by Harrod Blank and Anthony Matt, ( to 5K) in 2021 and premiered at SXSW.
A Film by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz, and Maureen Gosling.
Remastered by Harrod Blank, and Anthony Matt in 2021
84 minutes
1989/2021
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