May 2, 1978
58 minutes
Documentary
Always for Pleasure
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.
Trailer
Cast
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)
