The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

"8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers"

Head to southern Louisiana with filmmaker Matthew Wilkinson to soak up one of the country's best-kept musical secrets: Lil' Band o' Gold, a group of seasoned musicians who churn out an eclectic blend of country, R & B and zydeco known as swamp pop. This lively documentary follows blues-rock legend C.C. Adcock as he scours the marshes and prairies of Acadiana to assemble a supergroup of diverse personalities, backgrounds and musical styles.

Release Date

April 18, 2009

Status

Released

Original Title

The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

Runtime

1h 19min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Room 609 Films