Forum of Independents - Tribute to Les Blank 2008 / Always for Pleasure / USA 1978
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.
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.
58 min / Color, 16 mm
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
Flower Films
10341 San Pablo Avenue, 94530, El Cerrito
United States of America
Phone: +1 510 525 0942
Fax: +1 510 525 1204
E-mail: [email protected]
Les Blank
Film Director
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