A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: 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.
DirectorLes Blank
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Includes: God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance, The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins, A Well Spent Life, Spend It All, Dry Wood, Hot Pepper, Always for Pleasure, Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers, Sprout Wings and Fly, In Heaven There Is No Beer?, Gap-Toothed Women, Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of the Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisiana, Sworn to the Drum: A Tribute to Francisco Aguabella, The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
