TCM is all Louisiana documentaries of Les Blank tonight

7 pm Always For Pleasure (1978)

Cameras explore the life and spirit of New Orleans.
Dir: Les Blank Cast: Blue Lu Barker , Professor Longhair , Kid Thomas Valentine .

8:15 pm Spend It All (1971)

Cameras capture the lives and culture of Louisiana Cajuns.
Dir: Les Blank

9:15 pm Dry Wood (1973)

Black Creoles in Louisiana prepare for Mardi Gras.
Dir: Les Blank

10:00 pm Yum, Yum, Yum! A Taste of Cajun and Creole Cooking of Louisana (1990)

Cameras capture the rich cooking traditions of a Cajun singing duo.
Dir: Les Blank

10:45 pm Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980)

Interviews with chefs, gourmands and historians reveal the world's love affair with garlic.
Dir: Les Blank

11:45 Hot Pepper (1973)

A documentary about the self-crowned "King" of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier.
Dir: Les Blank Cast: Clifton Chenier

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12:45 Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins, The (1970)

The legendary Texas bluesman reveals his inspirations.

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