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The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

Jan 25, 1984 Documentary 1h 30m
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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.

John Jeremy
Director

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

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