Spend It All
United States • 1971
Director
Synopsis
Ethnographer of the offbeat and hyper-regional Les Blank offers a rich, fragrant look at the vitality of the Cajun lifestyle, paying special attention to the food, music (including legendary figures like the Balfa Brothers, Marc Savoy, and Nathan Abshire), and humor of the culture. Infused with the filmmaker’s zest for life and people, this is a joyous immersion into a culture steeped in tradition and an unshakeable sense of community.
Synopsis
Ethnographer of the offbeat and hyper-regional Les Blank offers a rich, fragrant look at the vitality of the Cajun lifestyle, paying special attention to the food, music (including legendary figures like the Balfa Brothers, Marc Savoy, and Nathan Abshire), and humor of the culture. Infused with the filmmaker’s zest for life and people, this is a joyous immersion into a culture steeped in tradition and an unshakeable sense of community.
Credits
Cast
Marc Savoyas Self
Nathan Abshireas Self