Always for Pleasure
1978 · Movie · 57 min · ★ 7.4
his 1978 documentary is Les Blank’s celebration of the spirit and social traditions of New Orleans, featuring Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as well as musical performances by Allen Toussaint, Kid Thomas Valentine, Professor Longhair, and others.
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Details
- Years
- 1978
- Release date
- 1978-05-02
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 57 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (19 votes)
Themes
- southern usa
- new orleans, louisiana
- mardi gras
- parade
- blues music
- creole
- funeral ceremony
- soul music
- black culture
- costumes
- jazz music
- american tradition
- +1 more
Cast & crew
- KV
Kid Thomas Valentine
as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
- BB
Blue Lu Barker
as Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
as Self - R&B Singer
- PL
Professor Longhair
as Self
Aaron Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
- AN
Art Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
as Self - The Neville Brothers
Directed by Les Blank