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.
Director: John Jeremy
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Billie Holiday as |
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Artie Shaw as |
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Carmen McRae as |
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Leonard Feather as |
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John Hammond as |
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Alice Vrbsky as |
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Norman Granz as |
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Michele Wallace as Self |
| Editing | Gerry Pomeroy | Editor |
| Directing | John Jeremy | Director |
| Production | Alan Yentob | Producer |
| Writing | John Jeremy | Writer |
