FlixPick
Always for Pleasure poster
Movie

Always for Pleasure

1978•58m•7.4/10
  • 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

    Kid Thomas Valentine

    Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

  • Allen Toussaint

    Allen Toussaint

    Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

  • Blue Lu Barker

    Blue Lu Barker

    Self - Jazz Singer

  • Irma Thomas

    Irma Thomas

    Self - R&B Singer

  • Professor Longhair

    Professor Longhair

    Self

  • Aaron Neville

    Aaron Neville

    Self - The Neville Brothers

  • Art Neville

    Art Neville

    Self - The Neville Brothers

  • Charles Neville

    Charles Neville

    Self - The Neville Brothers

Details

Director
Les Blank
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Status
Released

Where to Watch

Streaming availability in the US.

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel

Similar Movies

More like this

Always for Pleasure | FlixPick | flixpick.app