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1994 71 min. Color
This documentary focuses on the world of Zydeco in southwest Louisiana and the important battle for the title of "King of Zydeco," pitting Boozoo Chavis and Beau Jocque against each other for the crown. The film includes interviews with and performances by Boozoo Chavis, Beau Jocque, Nathan Williams and John Delafose. Gene Seymour of New York Newsday writes that "'Kingdom of Zydeco' is both a cunning little comedy of manners and a sweet-tempered celebration of American roots music. It chronicles the sea change that took place in the black Creole music scene of southwest Louisiana with the deaths of both Clifton Chenier and Rockin' Dopsie, king and crown prince, respectively, of zydeco music. [Beau Jocque and Boozoo Chavis] kick out the jams in thrilling performances filmed with blissful authority by Mugge."
Kingdom of Zydeco
Robert Mugge, Director1994 71 min. Color
This documentary focuses on the world of Zydeco in southwest Louisiana and the important battle for the title of "King of Zydeco," pitting Boozoo Chavis and Beau Jocque against each other for the crown. The film includes interviews with and performances by Boozoo Chavis, Beau Jocque, Nathan Williams and John Delafose. Gene Seymour of New York Newsday writes that "'Kingdom of Zydeco' is both a cunning little comedy of manners and a sweet-tempered celebration of American roots music. It chronicles the sea change that took place in the black Creole music scene of southwest Louisiana with the deaths of both Clifton Chenier and Rockin' Dopsie, king and crown prince, respectively, of zydeco music. [Beau Jocque and Boozoo Chavis] kick out the jams in thrilling performances filmed with blissful authority by Mugge."
