13 October 1989 Factual, Music 84 mins
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.
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Michael Doucet as Self
Clifton Chenier as Self
Marc Savoy as Self
Ann Savoy as Self
D. L. Menard as Self
Varise Conner as Self
George Broussard as Self
Chris Strachwitz Producer
Les Blank Director of Photography
Michael Doucet Original Music Composer
Maureen Gosling Editor
Chris Strachwitz Director
Les Blank Director
I Went to the Dance: The Cajun & Zydeco Music of Louisiana Trailer
J'ai été au bal [I Went to the Dance] Trailer
J'ai Été Au Bal/ I Went To The Dance Trailer
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