Always for Pleasure
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.
Genres: Documentary, Music
Cast: Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, Aaron Neville, Art Neville, Charles Neville
Status: Released
Collection: Les Blank: Always for Pleasure
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