Always for Pleasure (1978)

05/02/1978 (US) • 58m

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kid Thomas Valentine

Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint

Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Blue Lu Barker

Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas

Self - R&B Singer

Aaron Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Art Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

southern usa

new orleans, louisiana

mardi gras

parade

soul music

black culture

costumes

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