Rent I Went To The Dance (1989)
4.1 of 5 from 48 ratings
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, Michael Doucet, Clifton Chenier, Queen Ida, Walter Mouton, Mark Savoy, Ann Savoy, John Dalafose, Wayne Toups, Boozoo Chavis, Dennis McGee, Paul Daigle, Cajun Gold
- Directors:
- Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz, Maureen Gosling
- Writers:
- Ann Savoy
- Aka:
- J'ai Ete Au Bal
- Studio:
- Brazos Films
- Genres:
- Music & Musicals
