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.
Title | The Long Night of Lady Day |
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Year | 1984 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC |
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) |
Keyword | jazz, biography, blues music, billie holiday, harlem, new york city |
Release | Jan 25, 1984 |
Runtime | 90 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 9.00 / 10 by 1 users |
Popularity | 2 |
Budget | 0 |
Revenue | 0 |
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