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The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

★ 9.0/10 90 min Documentary United Kingdom English
Director: John Jeremy
Writer: John Jeremy
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw
Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae
Leonard Feather
John Hammond
Alice Vrbsky
Norman Granz
Michele Wallace Self

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