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The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)
Directed by Matthew Wilkinson
Overview
Head to southern Louisiana with filmmaker Matthew Wilkinson to soak up one of the country’s best-kept musical secrets: Lil’ Band o’ Gold, a group of seasoned musicians who churn out an eclectic blend of country, R & B and zydeco known as swamp pop. This lively documentary follows blues-rock legend C.C. Adcock as he scours the marshes and prairies of Acadiana to assemble a supergroup of diverse personalities, backgrounds and musical styles.
Length 79 minutes
Actors
C.C. Adcock | Pat Breaux | Richard Comeaux | David Egan | Dickie Landry | Tommy McLain | Dave Ranson | Steve Riley | Lil' Buck Sinegal | Kenny Bill Stinson | Warren Storm | Uncle Donald Sinegal | Gene Terry | Kenneth "My Love" Harrington | Rocky Perkins | Clifford Antone | Tarka Cordell | David Rachou | Hart Fortenbary | Harriet "Hurricane" Storm