Always for Pleasure
★ 7.3 /10
• 1978 • 58 min • Released Documentary
Overview
An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: 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.
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Cast
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Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
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Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
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Professor Longhair
Self
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
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Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Production Companies
Flower Films