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The Long Night of Lady Day

9 average rating
★★★★★
9
false / 90 MIN. / 1984

The Genres

The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

Billie HolidayArtie ShawCarmen McRaeLeonard FeatherJohn HammondAlice VrbskyNorman GranzMichele Wallace

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