Always for Pleasure

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.

Country: United States of America

Cast

Kid Thomas Valentine

Allen Toussaint

Blue Lu Barker

Irma Thomas

Professor Longhair

Aaron Neville

Art Neville

Charles Neville