The Long Night of Lady Day
(1984)
January 25, 1984• 1h 30m
90%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
John Jeremy
Director
Top Billed Cast
BH
Billie Holiday
AS
Artie Shaw
CM
Carmen McRae
LF
Leonard Feather
JH
John Hammond
AV
Alice Vrbsky
NG
Norman Granz
MW
Michele Wallace
Self
