The Kingdom of Zydeco
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Robert Mugge
Sid Williams
Lou Gabus
Kermit Richard
Lester Thibeaux
Nathan Williams
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
A documentary profile of the black Creole music scene of southwest Louisiana, focusing on the current struggle to name a new "king of Zydeco" after the passing of the first two zydeco "kings," Clifton Chenier and Rockin' Dopsie.
Director
Robert Mugge
Cast
Sid Williams
Lou Gabus
Kermit Richard
Lester Thibeaux
Nathan Williams
Boozoo Chavis
Irene Herbert
Beau Jocque
John Delafose
Wilbert Guillory
Paul Scott
Crew
William Barth
William Barth
Scott Billington
Scott Billington
Bill Burke
Boozoo Chavis
John Delafose
Lou Gabus
Wilbert Guillory
Irene Herbert
Beau Jocque
Robert Maier
Robert Mugge
Robert Mugge
Robert Mugge
Kermit Richard
Paul Scott
David H Sperling
David H Sperling
David Steffan
Lester Thibeaux
Nathan Williams
Sid Williams
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1994
Released in United States October 1994
Released in United States Summer July 1, 1994
Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 6-16, 1994.
"The Kingdom of Zydeco" is one of three films made by helmer Robert Mugge over a 10-day stay in Louisiana. The following were also made: "True Believers: The Musical Family of Rounder Records" (USA/1994); "Gather at the River: A Bluegrass Celebration" (USA/1994).
Released in United States 1994 (Shown at AFI Film Festival (U.S. Independent Cinema - Documentaries) in Los Angeles June 23 - July 7, 1994.)
Released in United States Summer July 1, 1994
Released in United States October 1994 (Shown at Mill Valley Film Festival October 6-16, 1994.)
