HOT PEPPER

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HOT PEPPER (director/writer:Les Blank; cinematographer: Les Blank; editor: Maureen Gosling; music: Clifton Chenier; Runtime: 54; MPAA Rating: NR; producer: Les Blank; Janus Films; 1973)
“An engaging short bio on the self-crowned king of Zydeco, the great accordionist Clifton Chenier.”

Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz

Les Blank(“Burden of Dreams“/”Dry Wood”/”Spend It All”) films an engaging short bio on the self-crowned king of Zydeco, the great accordionist Clifton Chenier. The film is set in Lafayette, Louisiana, on black Creole turf. It follows the musician throughout his community, at the barbershop and while he travels to nearby gigs. It features interviews with the Man, catching his band perform, and his relating to friends, family and other musicians.

REVIEWED ON 8/4/2015 GRADE: B

Dennis Schwartz: “Ozus’ World Movie Reviews”

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