Always for Pleasure (1978)
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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Cast
- Kid Thomas Valentine — Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
- Allen Toussaint — Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
- Blue Lu Barker — Self - Jazz Singer
- Irma Thomas — Self - R&B Singer
- Professor Longhair — Self
- Aaron Neville — Self - The Neville Brothers
- Art Neville — Self - The Neville Brothers
- Charles Neville — Self - The Neville Brothers
- Cyril Neville — Self - The Neville Brothers
Where to watch Always for Pleasure
Criterion Channel
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