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Hot Pepper

Nov 22, 1973
0h 54m
★ 6.8

Overview

A musical portrait of Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, who combines the pulsating rhythms of Cajun dance music and black R&B with African overtones, belting out his irresistible music in the sweaty juke joints of South Louisiana.

Genres

Documentary
Music

Production Companies

Flower Films

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Clifton Chenier

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