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The Long Night of Lady Day

1984-01-25
9
en 90m
Documentary
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.

Director

John Jeremy

Editor

Gerry Pomeroy

Producer

Alan Yentob

Writer

John Jeremy

jazz biography blues music billie holiday harlem, new york city

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • BBC