All donations to Les Blank Films are tax deductible. Les Blank Films Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
FOR LES BLANK FILMS
!!NEWS!!
I WENT TO THE DANCE /
J’AI ETE AU BAL
(NEWLY REMASTERED TO 5K)
See it on the BIG SCREEN:
June 15-17, 2024
Silver Spring, MD
AFI SILVER
NEWLY REMASTERED:
TEE SHIRTs are back in stock:
J’ai Ete Au Bal/I Went to The Dance (NEW!)
Chulas Fronteras Tee
Gap-Toothed Women (NEW!)
Les Blank Memorial Tee
Lightnin’ Hopkins Tee
STREAM OUR FILMS via:
VIMEO
KANOPY
CRITERION CHANNEL
AMAZON
Whatever Les Blank focused upon, he always delved deeply into the soul of it. In his films, Les gives us intimate portraits of American Bluesmen such as Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb, he takes us to exuberant parties with Cajun music and food, we march along with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, we dance with polka culture the Midwest, we listen to sweet fiddle music in Appalachia, and we learn about film making itself. Les Blank has captured on film, the people, regions, foods, musical styles, dances, costumes and wonderful spirits that make America the unique cultural patchwork quilt that it is.
Read about Les Blank’s early experiences and training on the biographical page.
You can search Les Blank’s films by:
Film Date (Chronological order)
Film Title (Alphabetical order)
You may also search for a specific title by using the “Search Window” at the top of any page. If you are interested in purchasing DVDs, whether for personal or institutional/educational use, they are available on the products page. Les Blank’s films will be available for home use download/streaming in the future. For now some of the films are available for educational streaming via Kanopy (as noted on each film’s information page.)
If you are interested in 16mm film rental, licensing, or have other questions, please contact
Harrod Blank.
Many of Les Blank’s films are now streaming (on VIMEO and Amazon Prime) and films are being added regularly so be sure to check back.
Although Les Blank passed away in 2013 his eldest son Harrod Blank is working to preserve his legacy by completing unfinished films, remastering deteriorating footage, and creating a film about his father’s fascinating life. If you’d like to support this important work you can donate any amount on our PayPal page. All donations to Les Blank Films are tax deductible. Les Blank Films Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.