The Long Night of Lady Day

01/25/1984

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1hr 30min

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Documentary

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Billie Holiday
  • Artie Shaw
  • Carmen McRae
  • Leonard Feather
  • John Hammond

    INFORMATION

      Production Companies

    • BBC

      Production Countries

    • United Kingdom

    LANGUAGES