The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : John Jeremy

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.

Actors

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

Crews

John Jeremy
John Jeremy
Director
John Jeremy
John Jeremy
Writer
Alan Yentob
Alan Yentob
Producer
Gerry Pomeroy
Gerry Pomeroy
Editor

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