Always for Pleasure

Name: Always for Pleasure
Genre: documentary, music
Released: 1978
Duration: 58 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair

Always for Pleasure (1978) — documentary, music film. Directed by Les Blank. Starring Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas.

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A cinematic exploration of New Orleans' vibrant social traditions, music, and cultural preservation.

Documentary, Music · 7.4/10 · 58 min · 1978

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.

Credits

director

Les Blank
actor

as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Kid Thomas Valentine
actor

as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Allen Toussaint
actor

as Self - Jazz Singer

Blue Lu Barker
actor

as Self - R&B Singer

Irma Thomas

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4738469), public domain (CC0).