The Long Night of Lady Day

The Long Night of Lady Day

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1984
1h 30m
9.0(1 votes)
Documentary

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.

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BBC

Cast & Crew

8 members
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Billie Holiday

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Billie Holiday
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Artie Shaw

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Artie Shaw
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Carmen McRae

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Carmen McRae
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Leonard Feather

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John Hammond

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Alice Vrbsky

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Directing

Norman Granz

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Michele Wallace

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