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Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

7.4 (19) ·1978 ·58 min ·Movie
Documentary Music

A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: 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.

Top Cast

Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
Professor Longhair
Self
Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers

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