The Long Night of Lady Day

1984 • 1h30m Documentary

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9.0/10

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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.

Details

Director

John Jeremy

Screenplay

John Jeremy

Cast

Billie Holiday

Artie Shaw

Carmen McRae

Release date

1/25/1984

Status

Released

Origin country

US

GB

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1