Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

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1978•58 min•Documentary

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Kid Thomas Valentine

Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint

Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

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Blue Lu Barker

Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas

Self - R&B Singer

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Professor Longhair

Self

Aaron Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

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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.

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