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Always for Pleasure

73% | May 02, 1978 | Documentary

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.

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Les Blank
Director
Les Blank
Producer

Cast

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Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
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Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
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Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
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Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer

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