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Always for Pleasure (1978)

May 2, 1978 (US) Documentary, Music • 58m

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.

Director

Les Blank

Writer

Keywords

Where to watch
Free / IncludedCriterion ChannelCriterion Channel

Top Billed Cast

Kid Thomas Valentine
Kid Thomas Valentine

Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint

Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Blue Lu Barker
Blue Lu Barker

Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas

Self - R&B Singer

Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Art Neville
Art Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville
Charles Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Crew
Les Blank
Les Blank

Director of Photography

Maureen Gosling
Maureen Gosling

Production Manager

Maureen Gosling
Maureen Gosling

Additional Editing

Maureen Gosling
Maureen Gosling

Additional Photography



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

Revenue

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