The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

2009 | 79 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    18 April 2009

  • DirectingMatthew Wilkinson
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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