Les Blank : always for pleasure. Disc 5 [DVD video]

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Title:

Added Author:

Blank, Les.

Series:

The Criterion collection ; 737

Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 737.

Edition:

DVD edition.

Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

[Irvington, New York] : The Criterion Collection, [2014]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

ISBN:

9781604658866

Abstract:

Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of Cajun and Creole Cooking: Accordionist Marc Savoy and his family and friends show us how to make goo courtbouillon, gumbo, étouffée, boudin, and other Cajun and Creole delights.

The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists: This portrait of the free-spirited painter and singing cowboy Gerald Gaxiola is a testament to creativity unencumbered by commerce.

Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella: The impassioned rhythms of Francisco Aguabella's conga propel this portrait of the great Afro-Cuban percussionist.

General Note:

Title from container; disc numbering supplied by cataloguer.

Originally released as documentary films 1990-1995.

Contents:

Yum, yum, yum! : a taste of Cajun and Creole cooking (1990 : 31 min. : monaural) -- The Maestro : king of the cowboy artists (1994 : 53 min. : monaural) -- Sworn to the drums: a tribute to Francisco Aguabella (1995 : 34 min. : stereo).

Technical Details:

DVD, region 1, NTSC, fullscreen (1.33:1); Dolby Digital.

Personal Subject:

Aguabella, Francisco.

Savoy, Marc.

Gaxiola, Gerald.

Subject Term:

Cooking, American -- Louisiana style.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Short films.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.