Always for Pleasure
Always for Pleasure
58 minutes
1978
HD
An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
Genres Documentary
Stars Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair
Directors Les Blank, Les Blank, Les Blank, Les Blank, Maureen Gosling
Always for Pleasure
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