CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 19m

The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers

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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.

Directed byMatthew Wilkinson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
EN
Released
April 18, 2009
Studios
Room 609 Films

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The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
C.C. Adcock

C.C. Adcock

Self

Pat Breaux

Pat Breaux

Self

Richard Comeaux

Richard Comeaux

Self

David Egan

David Egan

Self

Dickie Landry

Dickie Landry

Self

Tommy McLain

Tommy McLain

Self

Dave Ranson

Dave Ranson

Self

Steve Riley

Steve Riley

Self

Lil' Buck Sinegal

Lil' Buck Sinegal

Self

Kenny Bill Stinson

Kenny Bill Stinson

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Matthew Wilkinson
Matthew Wilkinson
Produced by
C.C. Adcock
C.C. Adcock
Tarka Cordell
Tarka Cordell

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