The Long Night of Lady Day
Documentary
9.0
9.01h 30m
January 25, 1984
Overview
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.
Director
John Jeremy
Cast
Billie Holiday
Artie Shaw
Carmen McRae
L
Leonard Feather
J
John Hammond
A
Alice Vrbsky
N
Norman Granz
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