Always for Pleasure
Always for Pleasure
1978
Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Director
Les Blank
Cast
Aaron Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Allen Toussaint as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Art Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Blue Lu Barker as Self - Jazz Singer
Charles Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Irma Thomas as Self - R&B Singer
Kid Thomas Valentine as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Professor Longhair as Self
Crew
Maureen Gosling (Additional Editing)
Maureen Gosling (Additional Photography)
Les Blank (Director of Photography)
Les Blank (Editor)
Les Blank (Producer)
Maureen Gosling (Production Manager)
Maureen Gosling (Sound)
Original Poster
Always for Pleasure - Original Poster
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