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.
Kid Thomas ValentineSelf - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, PianistBlue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz Singer
Irma ThomasSelf - R&B SingerProfessor LonghairSelf
Aaron NevilleSelf - The Neville BrothersArt NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Charles NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Cyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Allen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, PianistBlue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz SingerIrma ThomasSelf - R&B SingerProfessor LonghairSelfAaron NevilleSelf - The Neville BrothersArt NevilleSelf - The Neville BrothersCharles NevilleSelf - The Neville BrothersCyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
