I Went To The Dance/J'ai Été Au Bal
Beautiful, pristine 5K restoration of the celebrated film on the Cajun & Creole/Zydeco music & culture of SW Louisiana. “An exuberant tribute to the continuing vitality of Louisiana’s Cajun & Zydeco music, (Illuminated by) passion humor & common sense.” Vincent Canby, NYTimes. Exhilarating performances by the most important & influential artists of the era: Clifton Chenier, Marc & Ann Savoy, BeauSoleil, D.L. Menard, Rockin’ Sidney, Wayne Toups, Queen Ida and more. Les' son Harrod Blank & Anthony Matt (A Poem Is A Naked Person 2015, Chulas Fronteras 2019) team again to do the scanning & remaster of this film, utilizing Diamant software. Film by Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz & Maureen Gosling
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Credits
Directors: |
Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz |
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Executive Producer: |
Harrod Blank (Digital Master) |
Producer: |
Chris Strachwitz |
Cinematographer: |
Les Blank |
Editor: |
Maureen Gosling |
Music: |
Marc & Ann Savoy, Dewey Balfa, Boozoo Chavez, Clifton Chenier, Michael Doucet, Dennis McGee |
Principal Cast: |
Clifton Chenier, Marc & Ann Savoy, Boozoo Chavis, Dewey Balfa, Paul Daigle, Alphonse Ardoin, BeauSoleil, John Delafose, Barry Jean Ancelet, Wayne Toups |
Additional Credits: |
Associate Producer: Chris Simon, Post Prodcution & Restoration (Digital Master): Anthony Matt, Color Correction (Digital Master): Robbie Renfrow , Audio Restoration (Digital Master): Nick Bergh, Assistant Camera : Susan Kell , Additional Camera : Stephen Lighthill |
Contact
Distributor: |
Les Blank Films Inc.
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Public Film Contact: |
Harrod Blank
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Publicity Contact: |
Harrod Blank
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Sales Agent: |
TBD
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