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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.
Criterion Channel
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Maureen Gosling
Additional Photography
Les Blank
Director of Photography
Les Blank
Director
Maureen Gosling
Additional Editing
Les Blank
Editor
Les Blank
Producer
Maureen Gosling
Production Manager
Maureen Gosling
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