Archive of films Always for Pleasure / Always for Pleasure
USA
1978, 58 min
Section:
Forum of Independents - Tribute to Les Blank
Year: 2008
Capturing the music, food and street celebrations that comprise New Orleans’s unique cultural gumbo, this glorious insider’s portrait of The Big Easy focuses on social and cultural traditions of black Mardi Gras Indians, such as the Wild Tchoupitoulas, as they prepare and their grand parades.
Synopsis
Capturing the music, food and street celebrations that comprise New Orleans’ unique cultural gumbo, this glorious insider’s portrait of The Big Easy focuses on social and cultural traditions of black Mardi Gras Indians, as the Wild Tchoupitoulas and other “tribes” prepare and celebrate with parades. The distinct rhythms of their music proved critical to the development of jazz and funk. Includes live performances from Professor Longhair and the Neville Brothers.
Contacts
Flower Films
10341 San Pablo Avenue, 94530, El Cerrito
United States of America
Tel: +1 510 525 0942
Fax: +1 510 525 1204
E-mail: [email protected]
www: www.lesblank.com
About the film
Color, 16 mm
Section: | Forum of Independents - Tribute to Les Blank |
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Director: | Les Blank |
Dir. of Photography: | Les Blank |
Editor: | Les Blank |
Producer: | Les Blank |
Production: | Flower Films |
Cast: | Professor Longhair, Neville Brothers |
Contact: | Flower Films |
Guests

Les Blank
Film Director