Rent I Went To The Dance (1989)

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1h 24min
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Synopsis:
"I Went To The Dance" is such an infectious music film on Louisiana French and Zydeco music that it's hard to stay seated...It is a feast of folkloric scholarship, human history, regional colour and irresistible music, an inspiring 'must-see' for anyone interested in American folkways or music. The film contains all the pertinent info... blended with wonderful performances and recollections of the various musicians... The Cajun sense of lost love comes through in almost all the songs, but if the theme is sad, the music is unusually exhilarating." Comment by: Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle.
"An exuberant tribute to the continuing vitality of Louisiana's Cajun and Zydeco music... (Illuminated by) passion, humour and common sense...The one thing common to all of (Les Blank's) films is the superior journalist's gift for being able to share his enthusiasms without seeming to manipulate the subjects... Guaranteed to send everyone out of the theatre feeling good and probably better." Comment by: Vincent Canby, The New York Times.
"The combination of Strachwitz's scholarship and Blank's ever-keen appreciation of regional colour and style make "I Went To The Dance" a model of its type, a must-see for lovers of roots and traditional music, and an eye-opener for anyone curious about American culture...Witty insightful narration...remarkable archival footage, creatively compiled and edited by Blank's long-time collaborator Maureen Gosling...manages to capture all the eccentricity, authenticity and electricity that keep Cajun and Zydeco alive and kicking." Comment by: Terry Lawson, Dayton Daily News
Actors:
Barry Jean Ancelet, , , Queen Ida, Walter Mouton, Mark Savoy, , John Dalafose, Wayne Toups, , Dennis McGee, Paul Daigle, Cajun Gold
Directors:
, , Maureen Gosling
Writers:
Ann Savoy
Aka:
J'ai Ete Au Bal
Studio:
Brazos Films
Genres:
Music & Musicals
BBFC:
Release Date:
08/12/2003
Run Time:
84 minutes
Languages:
English
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentary by the Filmmakers
  • Scene Access and Credits
  • Why Films Were Made
  • Reviews and Honours
  • About the Film Makers
  • Production Stills
  • Detail Scene Info
  • Bonus Footage: 30 Minutes of Previously Unreleased "Lost and Found"

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