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The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)
Directed by John Jeremy
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.
Length 90 minutes
Actors
Artie Shaw | John Hammond | Carmen McRae | Leonard Feather | Billie Holiday | Alice Vrbsky | Norman Granz