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The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)
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.
Updated Aug 28 2015
Cast
John Hammond
John Hammond
Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae
Leonard Feather
Leonard Feather
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Alice Vrbsky
Alice Vrbsky
Norman Granz
Norman Granz
Crew
Alan Yentob
Producer
John Jeremy
Director
John Jeremy
Writer
