Always for Pleasure (1978)

Directed by 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.

Genre: Documentary

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: Les Blank · Editor: Les Blank

Production: Flower Films

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