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Roots of Fire

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The battle to revive dying tradition comes to life through the young musicians of Southwest Louisiana in this powerful musical documentary. Amidst shuttered rural dance clubs and encroaching globalization, five Grammy award-winning artists lend their voices, examine the discrimination that almost erased their customs, and share the unique sounds created when the forces of fresh talent and deep history collide to fight for cultural survival.

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David Bax Battleship Pretension 02/08/2025
While too many such films interrupt the tunes with endless talking heads, telling you about the music instead of letting you listen to it, you are guaranteed to leave the Lavois’ movie familiar with–and, if you have taste, appreciating–Cajun music. Go to Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Maven's Nest 09/22/2023
9/10
A wonderful intro for those new to Cajun music, while long-time fans will delight in this intro to next generation of musicians assuring the tradition continues. Five young musicians are narrators for music, cooking, and celebrations round Lafayette, LA. Go to Full Review Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat 08/17/2022
9/10
Roots of Fire has the power to make you a fan of Cajun music for life, while also making you more of a fan of life itself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Abby Berendt Lavoi

Director

Jeremey Lavoi

Director

Wilson Savoy

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Joel A. Savoy

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Kelli Jones

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Jourdan Thibodeaux

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Synopsis The battle to revive dying tradition comes to life through the young musicians of Southwest Louisiana in this powerful musical documentary. Amidst shuttered rural dance clubs and encroaching globalization, five Grammy award-winning artists lend their voices, examine the discrimination that almost erased their customs, and share the unique sounds created when the forces of fresh talent and deep history collide to fight for cultural survival.
Director
Abby Berendt Lavoi, Jeremey Lavoi
Producer
Stephen Thorpe, Abby Berendt Lavoi, Jeremey Lavoi
Screenwriter
Abby Berendt Lavoi, Jeremey Lavoi, Abby Berendt Lavoi, Jeremey Lavoi
Distributor
First Run Features
Production Co
Lavoi Creative
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2024
Runtime
1h 25m