The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

ALL 01/25/1984 (en) Documentary 90 Min
  • Release
    01/25/1984
  • Production
    BBC
  • Rotten tomato
    90%
  • Original title
    The Long Night of Lady Day
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

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.

  1. John Jeremy

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Gerry Pomeroy

    Editor

  4. Alan Yentob

    Producer



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The Long Night of Lady Day (1984) 90 Min

ALL 01/25/1984 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 01/25/1984
  • Production
    BBC
  • Original title The Long Night of Lady Day
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. John Jeremy

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Gerry Pomeroy

    Editor

  4. Alan Yentob

    Producer