Always for Pleasure

May 1, 1978

58m

Documentary Music

Directors

Les Blank

Writers

unknown

Top stars

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

CountryUnited States

Release dateMay 1, 1978

BOFFOES Rating

7.0

24 votes

7.4

(650)

74%

(19)

Synopsis & Plot Summary

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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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

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