The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)
The Long Night of Lady Day (1984) - Documentary Movies 90 minutes. Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day. 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. jazz, biography, blues music, billie holiday, harlem, new york city
Released: Jan 25, 1984
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae, Leonard Feather, John Hammond, Alice Vrbsky
Crew: Gerry Pomeroy (Editor), John Jeremy (Director), Alan Yentob (Producer), John Jeremy (Writer)
