Waiting

Always for Pleasure

197858mLes Blank
IMDb 7.4

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

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.

DocumentaryMusic
Southern UsaNew Orleans, LouisianaMardi GrasParadeBlues MusicCreoleFuneral CeremonySoul MusicBlack CultureCostumes

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Always for Pleasure (1978) about?

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.

Who stars in Always for Pleasure?

Always for Pleasure stars Kid Thomas Valentine (Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player), Allen Toussaint (Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist), Blue Lu Barker (Self - Jazz Singer), Irma Thomas (Self - R&B Singer), Professor Longhair (Self). The film was directed by Les Blank.

How long is Always for Pleasure?

Always for Pleasure has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 1978.

Is Always for Pleasure worth watching?

Always for Pleasure holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Always for Pleasure?

Streaming availability for Always for Pleasure changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.