The Long Night of Lady Day
The Long Night of Lady Day

The Long Night of Lady Day

9.0

1 hr 30 min

1984-01-25

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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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Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw

Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae

Leonard Feather

Leonard Feather

John Hammond

John Hammond

Alice Vrbsky

Alice Vrbsky

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