Always for Pleasure
First aired on May 2, 1978
Runtime: 58mins
70%
Genres: Documentary
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
Les Blank | Director
Les Blank | Producer
Les Blank | Editor
Les Blank | Director of Photography
Maureen Gosling | Sound
Maureen Gosling | Production Manager
