Movie Description
Always for Pleasure
(1978)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Les Blank
- Producer : Les Blank
- Editor : Les Blank
- Cast : Kid Thomas Valentine,Allen Toussaint,Blue Lu Barker,Irma Thomas,Professor Longhair,Aaron Neville,Art Neville,Charles Neville,Cyril Neville
Cast
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Self - Jazz Singer
Self - R&B Singer
Self
Self - The Neville Brothers
Self - The Neville Brothers
Self - The Neville Brothers
Self - The Neville Brothers
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Facts
Original TitleAlways for Pleasure
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-05-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Production CompaniesFlower Films
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
