The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)
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 : April 18, 2009
Runtime : 79m
Genre : Documentary, Music
Companies : Room 609 Films
Countries : United Kingdom, United States of America
Keywords : rock 'n' roll, louisiana, swamp, rhythm and blues, pop music, music history, zydeco, music documentary