Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
KT
Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Lead
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
BL
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
PL
Professor Longhair
Self
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
AN
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Les Blank's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Always for Pleasure is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
