The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

01/25/1984 (GB) • 1h 30m

Documentary

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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

jazz

biography

blues music

billie holiday

harlem, new york city

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