Always for Pleasure
7.4
19 votes
May 2, 1978
58m
Documentary
Music
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.
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Where to watch
In United States
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Cast
K
Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, PianistB
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B SingerP
Professor Longhair
Self
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville BrothersA
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
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