The Long Night of Lady Day

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.

Cast

Billie Holiday

Artie Shaw

Carmen McRae

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Leonard Feather

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John Hammond

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Alice Vrbsky

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Norman Granz

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Michele Wallace

Self