Film
Always for Pleasure
1978 · 58m · Documentary · Music
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- 7.4
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Overview
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.
Where to watch
Criterion Channel
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Cast
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
Crew
- Les BlankDirector · Producer · Editor · Director of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 2, 1978
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
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