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.

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Release Date	May 2, 1978
Status	Released
Original Title	Always for Pleasure
Runtime	58min
Budget	—
Revenue	—
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Flower Films

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Les Blank: Always for Pleasure

Includes: Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella, The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists, Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana, Gap-Toothed Women, In Heaven There Is No Beer?, Sprout Wings and Fly, Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers, Always for Pleasure, Hot Pepper, Dry Wood, A Well Spent Life, Spend It All, God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance, The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

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