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The Long Night of Lady Day

The Long Night of Lady Day

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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.
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📆 Date Released: 1984-01-25
⌚ Running Time: 90 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 9.0

Beloved Cast

Billie Holiday original image
Billie Holiday
Artie Shaw original image
Artie Shaw
Carmen McRae original image
Carmen McRae
Leonard Feather original image
Leonard Feather
John Hammond original image
John Hammond
Alice Vrbsky original image
Alice Vrbsky
Norman Granz original image
Norman Granz

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