Cajun Country
Originally released in 1991. Cajun Country is a documentary film. directed by Alan Lomax. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The bayous of Louisiana have combined French, German, West Indian, native American and hillbilly ingredients into a unique cultural gumbo. Cajun Country investigates Cajun's roots in Western France, visits their cattle drives, horse races, and barroom dances in rural Louisiana, and listens to the salty tales and raunchy songs of its black, white, and Indian music-makers. Performancers include Canray Fontenot, Bois Sec Ardoin, Michael Doucet, Octa Clark, Dewey Balfa, and Dennis McGee.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cajun Country about?
The bayous of Louisiana have combined French, German, West Indian, native American and hillbilly ingredients into a unique cultural gumbo. Cajun Country investigates Cajun's roots in Western France...
Who directed Cajun Country?
Cajun Country was directed by Alan Lomax.
How long is Cajun Country?
Cajun Country has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Cajun Country released?
Cajun Country was released on July 14, 1991 in theaters.