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Hot Pepper

Film

Hot Pepper

6.8/ 10· 12197354 min
DocumentaryMusic

A musical portrait of Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, who combines the pulsating rhythms of Cajun dance music and black R&B with African overtones, belting out his irresistible music in the sweaty juke joints of South Louisiana.

Director
Les Blank

Starring

Les Blank: Always for Pleasure: which order to watch

  1. 1

    God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance

    1968

    5.7
  2. 2

    The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

    1968

    7.9
  3. 3

    A Well Spent Life

    1971

    6.7
  4. 4

    Spend It All

    1972

    7
  5. 5

    Dry Wood

    1973

    6.5
  6. 6

    Hot Pepper

    1973This film

    6.8
  7. 7

    Always for Pleasure

    1978

    7.4
  8. 8

    Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers

    1980

    7.5
  9. 9

    Sprout Wings and Fly

    1983

    6.1
  10. 10

    In Heaven There Is No Beer?

    1984

    6.5
  11. 11

    Gap-Toothed Women

    1987

    7.1
  12. 12

    Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana

    1990

    6.8
  13. 13

    Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella

    1995

    6.1
  14. 14

    The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists

    1995

    6.1

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hot Pepper?
Hot Pepper is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How long is Hot Pepper?
Hot Pepper runs 54 minutes (54m).
Who stars in Hot Pepper?
Hot Pepper stars Clifton Chenier.

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