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.
Keywords
southern usa
new orleans, louisiana
mardi gras
parade
blues music
creole
funeral ceremony
soul music
black culture
costumes
jazz music
american tradition
american traditional music
Where to watch
Free / Included
Criterion Channel
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Crew
Collection
Les Blank: Always for Pleasure
Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella
The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana
Gap-Toothed Women
In Heaven There Is No Beer?
Sprout Wings and Fly
Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Always for Pleasure
Hot Pepper
Dry Wood
A Well Spent Life
Spend It All
God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance
The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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