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Feature film — 1978

Always for Pleasure (1978)

7.40h 58mDocumentary — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 19 votes.

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Director: Les Blank

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Cast & crew

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Kid Thomas Valentine

Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Allen Toussaint

Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

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Blue Lu Barker

Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas as Self - R&B Singer

Irma Thomas

Self - R&B Singer

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Professor Longhair

Self

Aaron Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers

Aaron Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

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Art Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

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