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The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

Directed by John Jeremy

Documentary · 1h 30m

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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Cast

Billie Holiday Artie Shaw Carmen McRae
L
Leonard Feather
J
John Hammond
A
Alice Vrbsky
N
Norman Granz
M
Michele Wallace Self

Crew

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

Details

Release date
1984-01-25
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
BBC