Always for Pleasure

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.

Genre:

Documentary, Music

Duration:

58 min

Cast:

Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker

Quality:

HD

Director:

Les Blank

Release:

1978

Country:

United States

Rating:

7.4