The Long Night of Lady Day
Documentary
9.0
Release Date
January 25, 1984
Duration
90 min
Status
Released
Language
en
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.
Casts
Billie Holiday
Artie Shaw
Carmen McRae
Leonard Feather
John Hammond
Alice Vrbsky
Norman Granz
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