Always for Pleasure
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.
Casts
Kid Thomas Valentine
Allen Toussaint
Blue Lu Barker
Irma Thomas
Professor Longhair
Aaron Neville