I Went to the Dance

7.7
1989
1h 24m
Released
DocumentaryMusic

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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Director: Chris Strachwitz

Cast: Michael Doucet, Clifton Chenier, Marc Savoy, Ann Savoy, D. L. Menard, Varise Conner, George Broussard

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