The definitive film, by Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz, J’ai Été Au Bal/I Went to the Dance (1989/2021) is about the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana. The film includes many Cajun and Zydeco greats, featuring Michael Doucet and BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others. DVD includes additional bonus footage and commentary. The remastered version of this film premiered at SXSW in 5K. By Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz, a
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The definitive film, by Les Blank and Chris Strachwitz, J’ai Été Au Bal/I Went to the Dance (1989/2021) is about the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana. The film includes many Cajun and Zydeco greats, featuring Michael Doucet and BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and many others. DVD includes additional bonus footage and commentary. The remastered version of this film premiered at SXSW in 5K. By Les Blank, Chris Strachwitz, a
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From Les Blank's fantastic documentary Always For Pleasure (1978) "Les Blank’s celebration of the spirit and social traditions of New Orleans, featuring Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It is an intense insider’s portrait of New Orleans’ street celebrations and the unique cultural gumbo of Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, and the Jazz Fest. The film features live music by Professor Longhair, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Kid Thomas Valentine and mor
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From Les Blank's fantastic documentary Always For Pleasure (1978) "Les Blank’s celebration of the spirit and social traditions of New Orleans, featuring Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It is an intense insider’s portrait of New Orleans’ street celebrations and the unique cultural gumbo of Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, and the Jazz Fest. The film features live music by Professor Longhair, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Kid Thomas Valentine and mor
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The Early Years: Shorts by Documentary Arts Part of “40 Years of Documentary Arts” at Cinema Village Featuring films by Alan Govenar, with cinematography by Les Blank Presented in partnership with The American Folk Art Museum Before the Criterion Collection releases and Guggenheim accolades, filmmaker and folklorist Alan Govenar was quietly documenting the creative lives that shape America’s soul. The Early Years: Shorts by Documentary Arts brings together four intimate portraits of self-taught
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The Early Years: Shorts by Documentary Arts Part of “40 Years of Documentary Arts” at Cinema Village Featuring films by Alan Govenar, with cinematography by Les Blank Presented in partnership with The American Folk Art Museum Before the Criterion Collection releases and Guggenheim accolades, filmmaker and folklorist Alan Govenar was quietly documenting the creative lives that shape America’s soul. The Early Years: Shorts by Documentary Arts brings together four intimate portraits of self-taught
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Check out my story and see how many times I referenced his work! He has preserved so much of the American story. Remembering the great Les Blank (November 27, 1935 – April 7, 2013) He was an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians. Following his university education, he worked for a production company called Operation Success, making films that he would later describe as "insipid films that promote business and industry." He founded his own p
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Check out my story and see how many times I referenced his work! He has preserved so much of the American story. Remembering the great Les Blank (November 27, 1935 – April 7, 2013) He was an American documentary filmmaker best known for his portraits of American traditional musicians. Following his university education, he worked for a production company called Operation Success, making films that he would later describe as "insipid films that promote business and industry." He founded his own p
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Can anyone really prove Zeus doesn't exist and isn't hurling lightning bolts down at us? (Music: Carbon Dioxide from we20fifty) | Jonathan Blank Films
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