This film is not a history lesson - although the viewer is treated to the official definition of the word Cajun and a bit about the Acadian people forced to flee their homes in Nova Scotia due to English tyranny. It is a glimpse into the lives of real people with real families, living in real communities in a state that has become increasingly stereotyped and commercialized.
We are introduced to the vast array of Cajun crafts, including brown cotton spinning and indigo dyeing and the forging of steel tools used in the construction of many of these people's ancestral homes. We get a feel for the music that makes up these people's lives - Celtic and blues influenced Cajun tunes, traditional blues, and even rock and country infused Zydeco. We see real festivals (though the occasional fanny-packing tourist makes their appearance since it is hard to film any festival in this state and not catch a glimpse of a least one) with real dancing, cooking, eating, dancing, eating, and more dancing.
The music seems to be the focal point here and it used to full advantage.
The film is a whirlwind of emotion and energy and will have you Toe-tapping all the way to Breaux Bridge and beyond.
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