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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 25, 1984

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Billie Holiday,Michele Wallace,Leonard Feather,Carmen McRae,John Hammond,Alice Vrbsky,Artie Shaw,Norman Granz

Director

John Jeremy

Writer

John Jeremy

Producer

Alan Yentob

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2396518