Always for Pleasure

7.4TMDB(19)

Overview

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.

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Collection
Part of Les Blank: Always for Pleasure
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Les Blank
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Details

Director: Les Blank
Status: Released
Release date: May 2, 1978
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Les Blank: Always for Pleasure

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In the United States

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Production

Flower Films

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