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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
   
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

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Les Blank

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