Always for Pleasure is currently streaming on The Criterion Channel

Always for Pleasure (1978)57 minDocumentary, MusicRating 52/100

his 1978 documentary is Les Blank’s celebration of the spirit and social traditions of New Orleans, featuring Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as well as musical performances by Allen Toussaint, Kid Thomas Valentine, Professor Longhair, and others.

Cast: Kid Thomas Valentine, Allen Toussaint, Blue Lu Barker, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, Aaron Neville, Art Neville

Director: Les Blank