Hot Pepper

6.8 / 10 6.8 1973 54m

DocumentaryMusic

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.

Directed by Les Blank

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CAST

The people behind the story

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Clifton ChenierHimself

Curated collection

Hot Pepper

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