

Always for Pleasure (1978)
- NR
- 05/02/1978 (US)
- Documentary
- 58m
Overview
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.
Les Blank
DirectorCast
Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, PianistBlue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B SingerProfessor Longhair
Self
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville BrothersArt Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers