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I Went to the Dance

I Went to the Dance

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Documentary   Music
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: French , English
📆 Date Released: 1989-10-13
⌚ Running Time: 84 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.5

Beloved Cast

Michael Doucet original image
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Michael Doucet
Clifton Chenier original image
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Clifton Chenier
Marc Savoy original image
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Marc Savoy
Ann Savoy original image
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Ann Savoy
D. L. Menard original image
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D. L. Menard
Varise Conner original image
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Varise Conner
George Broussard original image
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George Broussard

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