The Long Night of Lady Day

Name: The Long Night of Lady Day
Director: John Jeremy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1984-01-25T
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae, Leonard Feather, John Hammond

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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.

Actor: Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae, Leonard Feather, John Hammond, Alice Vrbsky, Norman Granz

Director: John Jeremy

Years: 1984

Country: United Kingdom

Quality: HD

Production: BBC

The Long Night of Lady Day

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