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Always for Pleasure

73% | May 02, 1978
Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

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Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
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Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
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Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
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Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer

Featured Crew

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Les Blank
Director
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Les Blank
Producer
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Les Blank
Editor
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Les Blank
Director of Photography
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Maureen Gosling
Sound
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Maureen Gosling
Production Manager
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Maureen Gosling
Additional Editing
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Maureen Gosling
Additional Photography

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