Always for Pleasure

May. 02,1978      
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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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Reviews

Unlimitedia
1978/05/02

Sick Product of a Sick System

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VeteranLight
1978/05/03

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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CrawlerChunky
1978/05/04

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

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AutCuddly
1978/05/05

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

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