The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey
“8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers”
Synopsis
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.
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The Promised Land - A Conversation with Matthew Wilkinson
Type: Featurette • Published 2010-05-19
Top Cast
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C.C. Adcock
Self
Pat Breaux
Self
Richard Comeaux
Self
David Egan
Self
Dickie Landry
Self
Tommy McLain
Self
Dave Ranson
Self
Steve Riley
Self
Lil' Buck Sinegal
Self
Kenny Bill Stinson
Self
Warren Storm
Self
Uncle Donald Sinegal
Self
Gene Terry
Self
Kenneth "My Love" Harrington
Self
Rocky Perkins
Self
Clifford Antone
Self
Tarka Cordell
Record Producer
David Rachou
Studio Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Wilkinson
- Original Title
- The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Room 609 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Wilkinson
Matthew Wilkinson
Matthew Wilkinson, Tarka Cordell
Barney Cordell, Tarka Cordell, C.C. Adcock
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Wilkinson
Editor
Matthew Wilkinson
Director
Tarka Cordell
Producer
C.C. Adcock
Producer
Tarka Cordell
Editor
Matthew Wilkinson
Director of Photography
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What is The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey about?
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.
Who directed The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey?
The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey was directed by Matthew Wilkinson.
Who stars in The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey?
The principal cast of The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey includes C.C. Adcock, Pat Breaux, Richard Comeaux, David Egan, Dickie Landry.
When was The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey released and how long is it?
The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.