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1978

Always for Pleasure

Directed by Les Blank

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.

Duration

0h 58m

Released

May 2, 1978

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7.3

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Cast9

  • Kid Thomas Valentine
  • Allen Toussaint
  • Blue Lu Barker
  • Irma Thomas
  • Professor Longhair
  • Aaron Neville
  • Art Neville
  • Charles Neville
  • Cyril Neville

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