Doug Kershaw Festival (1985)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-10-13
Duration: 00:06:05
Subjects: KERSHAW, DOUG | FESTIVALS | Cajun music
Contributors:
- Hinton, Rob Host
- West, Jim Interviewee
- Lattier, Michelle Interviewee
- Kershaw, Doug Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 13, 1985, episode of the series “Folks” features Rob Hinton’s visit to the Doug Kershaw Festival in Jennings, Louisiana, a homecoming event for the Cajun musician benefiting the Louisiana Special Olympics. It includes highlights from the parade and Doug Kershaw’s performance. Hinton also interviews: Jim West, the event organizer; Michelle Lattier of the Louisiana Special Olympics; and Doug Kershaw, Cajun fiddler.