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.

Starring:

Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, Cyril Neville, Charles Neville, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Blue Lu Barker, Kid Thomas Valentine

Genre:

Documentary