Always for Pleasure (1978)
Documentary • Music • 0ч 58м
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.
TMDB rating:
7.4
(19)
Cast
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Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
No photo
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
No photo
Professor Longhair
Self
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
No photo
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Crew
Les Blank
Director
Les Blank
Producer
Les Blank
Editor
Les Blank
Director of Photography
Maureen Gosling
Sound
Maureen Gosling
Production Manager
Maureen Gosling
Additional Editing
Maureen Gosling
Additional Photography
Bruce Brice
Painter
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