southern usa,new orleans, louisiana,mardi gras,parade,soul music,black culture,preserved film,costumes

Always for Pleasure (1978)

Poster for Always for Pleasure

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Les Blank
  • Profile picture of Allen Toussaint
    Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist Allen Toussaint
  • Profile picture of Irma Thomas
    Self - R&B Singer Irma Thomas
  • Profile picture of Aaron Neville
    Self - The Neville Brothers Aaron Neville
  • Profile picture of Charles Neville
    Self - The Neville Brothers Charles Neville
  • Profile picture of Cyril Neville
    Self - The Neville Brothers Cyril Neville

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Keywords

  • southern usa
  • new orleans, louisiana
  • mardi gras
  • parade
  • soul music
  • black culture
  • preserved film
  • costumes