The Long Night of Lady Day
Brief Synopsis
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The film depicts the sad life of the great jazz singer, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and ultimately shortened by drug use. Her story and career are portrayed through rare archival film and television appearances, memorable renditions of her greatest songs, and interviews wit
Cast & Crew
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John Jeremy
Director
Joanne Woodward
Host
Artie Shaw
Leonard Feather
John Hammond
Milt Gabler
Film Details
Also Known As
American Masters (08/04/86), Long Night of Lady Day
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
The film depicts the sad life of the great jazz singer, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and ultimately shortened by drug use. 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
Director
Crew
Film Details
Also Known As
American Masters (08/04/86), Long Night of Lady Day
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
