Always for Pleasure

1978 58m ★7.4

Documentary Music

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.

Release Date May 2, 1978

Runtime 58m

Country United States of America

Language English

Director Les Blank

Category Documentary, Music

Rating 7.4 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1978