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Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure • 57m

Directed by Les Blank • 1978 • United States

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.

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    This short documentary, produced in 2014, features interviews with Maureen Gosling, who collaborated with director Les Blank on ALWAYS FOR PLEASURE, and David Silberberg, who worked with Blank on numerous other film projects.

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