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Always for Pleasure 1978 Directed by Les Blank

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Flower Films
Release Date 2 May 1978
58 mins
Cast
Kid Thomas Valentine
Kid Thomas Valentine Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Blue Lu Barker
Blue Lu Barker Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas Self - R&B Singer
Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair Self
Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville Self - The Neville Brothers
Art Neville
Art Neville Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Charles Neville Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville Self - The Neville Brothers
Crew
Director
Les Blank
Les Blank
Producer
Les Blank
Les Blank
Cinematography
Les Blank
Les Blank
Editor
Les Blank
Les Blank
Sound
Maureen Gosling
Maureen Gosling
Additional Photography
Maureen Gosling
Maureen Gosling