Always for Pleasure (1978)

7.3

Documentary

58 min min

1978

Kid Thomas Valentine Allen Toussaint Blue Lu Barker Irma Thomas Professor Longhair

An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: 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.