Let the Good Times Roll
Genres
Overview
Through the words of the poet Kirby Jambon, the filmmakers offer a playful journey to the heart of the Cajun identity in Louisiana.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
8 min
Release Date
2018-03-17
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
kirby jambon
Himself
7.5
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4.0
Big Blue Goose
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0.0
Louisiana Blues
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5.5
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0.0
Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music
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6.6
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6.6
Hot Pepper
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0.0
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0.0
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5.2
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5.3
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5.7
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Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou
The new owner of a supposedly haunted New Orleans plantation manor uncovers a shocking secret that has been hidden for over 100 years.
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5.5
The Mummy's Curse
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3.5
Swamp Women
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5.7
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