Roots of Fire (2023)
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.
Directors: Abby Berendt Lavoi, Jeremey Lavoi.
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Wilson Savoy as Self |
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Joel A. Savoy as Self |
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Kelli Jones as Self |
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Jourdan Thibodeaux as Self |
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Kristi Guillory as Self |
| Directing | Abby Berendt Lavoi | Director |
| Directing | Jeremey Lavoi | Director |
| Writing | Jeremey Lavoi | Writer |
| Writing | Abby Berendt Lavoi | Writer |
| Art | Burton Durand | Graphic Designer |
| Camera | Jeremey Lavoi | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Abby Berendt Lavoi | Editor |
| Crew | Abby Berendt Lavoi | Post Production Supervisor |
| Art | Susan Brennan | Graphic Designer |
| Crew | Abby Berendt Lavoi | Cinematography |