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Always for Pleasure

1978 | 58m | English

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Director: Les Blank
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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.
Release Date: May 02, 1978
Director: Les Blank
Writer:
Genres: Documentary
Keywords southern usa, new orleans, louisiana, mardi gras, parade, soul music, black culture, costumes
Production Companies Flower Films
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 09, 2025
Entered: May 19, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
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
Name Job
Les Blank Editor, Director, Director of Photography
Maureen Gosling Additional Editing, Production Manager, Additional Photography, Sound
Name Title
Les Blank Producer
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