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Always for Pleasure
Released: May 2, 1978 (1978)
Runtime: 58 minutes
Genres: 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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Kid Thomas Valentine as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Age at release: 82
- Blue Lu Barker as Self - Jazz Singer
Age at release: 64
- Professor Longhair as Self
Age at release: 59
- Allen Toussaint as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Age at release: 40
- Art Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Age at release: 40
- Charles Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Age at release: 39
- Irma Thomas as Self - R&B Singer
Age at release: 37
- Aaron Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Age at release: 37
- Cyril Neville as Self - The Neville Brothers
Age at release: 29