A musical portrait of Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, who combines the pulsating rhythms of Cajun dance music and black R&B with African overtones, belting out his irresistible music in the sweaty juke joints of South Louisiana.
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Part of Les Blank: Always for Pleasure
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Cast
1 person
Les Blank Director
United States release November 22, 1973 · Produced in United States · Languages English, French
Production
Flower Films
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · French
Release dates
United States · November 22, 1973
Theatrical
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