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The Long Night of Lady Day

1984

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The Long Night of Lady Day
BBC

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Genre: Documentary

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Runtime: 90 min

Average vote: 9

Release date: 1984-01-25

Production Countries: GB

Director: John Jeremy

Writer: John Jeremy

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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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