Always for Pleasure
1978 · 0h 58m · Documentary, Music · United States of America
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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Les Blank6.3Smart score
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american traditionamerican traditional musicblack cultureblues musiccostumescreolefuneral ceremonyjazz musicmardi grasnew orleans, louisianaparadesoul musicsouthern usa
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