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7.3/10 • 18

1978-05-02 • 0h 58m

Documentary

An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: 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.

Directors
Les Blank
Editors
Les Blank

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  1. Kid Thomas Valentine

    Kid Thomas Valentine

    Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

  2. Allen Toussaint

    Allen Toussaint

    Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

  3. Blue Lu Barker

    Blue Lu Barker

    Self - Jazz Singer

  4. Irma Thomas

    Irma Thomas

    Self - R&B Singer

  5. Professor Longhair

    Professor Longhair

    Self

  6. Aaron Neville

    Aaron Neville

    Self - The Neville Brothers

  7. Art Neville

    Art Neville

    Self - The Neville Brothers

  8. Charles Neville

    Charles Neville

    Self - The Neville Brothers

  9. Cyril Neville

    Cyril Neville

    Self - The Neville Brothers

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
southern usanew orleans, louisianamardi grasparadesoul musicblack culturepreserved filmcostumes