Always for Pleasure

IMDb 7.3 1978 • 58 min • Documentary

Director

Les Blank

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Kid Thomas Valentine
Kid Thomas Valentine Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Blue Lu Barker
Blue Lu Barker Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas Self - R&B Singer
Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair Self