The Long Night of Lady Day
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
Genre: Documentary
Studio: BBC
Director: John Jeremy
Cast: Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae, Leonard Feather, John Hammond, Alice Vrbsky
Crew: John Jeremy (Director), John Jeremy (Writer), Alan Yentob (Producer), Gerry Pomeroy (Editor)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Release: Jan 25, 1984
IMDb: 9.00/10 by 1 users
Popularity: 1
Country: United Kingdom
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Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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