Always for Pleasure

Name: Always for Pleasure
Rating: 7.3

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
May 2, 1978

Ratings:
7.3 / 10

Director:
Les Blank

Companies:
Flower Films

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.

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