Documentary · United States of America · 1978 · 58m

Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure poster
Director
Les Blank
Cast
Kid Thomas Valentine as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player Allen Toussaint as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist Blue Lu Barker as Self - Jazz Singer Irma Thomas as Self - R&B Singer Professor Longhair as Self Aaron Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Crew
Les Blank — Director of Photography Les Blank — Editor Les Blank — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Always for Pleasure — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
southern usanew orleans, louisianamardi grasparadesoul musicblack culturecostumes
Key Collaborators
Les Blank Director Les Blank Director of Photography Les Blank Editor Les Blank Producer
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