United States / Mar 16, 2021 / South by Southwest Film Festival
I Went to the Dance (1989)
Directed by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz
1h 24minruntime
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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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DocumentaryMusic
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | J'ai été au bal |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Les Blank Films |
| Release date | 13 ottobre 1989 |
| Production | Chris Strachwitz |
| Editing | Maureen Gosling |
| Cinematography | Les Blank |
| Assistant directors | Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz |
| Camera operators | Les Blank |
| Additional photography | Les Blank |
| Music | Michael Doucet |
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| Sound | Michael Doucet |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
United States / Oct 13, 1989
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