The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

Directed by John Jeremy1h 30mDocumentary

This acclaimed documentary depicts the sad life of the greatest of all jazz singers, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and ultimately shortened by drug abuse and alcoholism. Her story and career are portrayed through rare archival film and television appearances, memorable renditions of her greatest songs, and interviews with friends and colleagues.

Year
1984
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
25 January 1984
TMDB
9.0 (1)
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Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw
Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae
L
Leonard Feather
J
John Hammond
A
Alice Vrbsky
N
Norman Granz
M
Michele Wallace
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