29 Jul 2006
Hurricane on the Bayou
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I Went to the Dance
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.
Top Billed Cast
Clifton Chenier Self
Marc Savoy Self
Ann Savoy Self
D. L. Menard Self
Varise Conner Self
George Broussard Self
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