Always for Pleasure (1978)

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.

Released: May 02, 1978

Runtime: 58 minutes

Genre: Documentary

Stars: Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, Aaron Neville

Crew: Les Blank (Director), Les Blank (Producer), Les Blank (Editor), Les Blank (Director of Photography), Maureen Gosling (Sound), Maureen Gosling (Production Manager)