Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

1978 · 58 min · ★ 7.4 · Documentary, Music

A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: 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.

Directed by Les Blank

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Kid Thomas Valentine Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Blue Lu Barker Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas Self - R&B Singer
Professor Longhair Self
Aaron Neville Self - The Neville Brothers
Art Neville Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville Self - The Neville Brothers

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