Question 1

What makes this documentary a special work by Les Blank?

Accepted Answer

It is an intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations, featuring live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, and the Neville Brothers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

Question 2

Which festivals featured this film in the late 1970s and early 1980s?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Chicago International Film Festival (1978), Telluride Film Festival (1978), Göteborg Film Festival (1979), and São Paulo International Film Festival (1981).

Question 3

Which Criterion Collection spine number is this film?

Accepted Answer

This film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #737.

Question 4

Who directed and produced Always for Pleasure?

Accepted Answer

Les Blank directed and produced the film.

Question 5

What year was the film released?

Accepted Answer

It was released on May 20, 1982.

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