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.
Release Date : Jan 25, 1984
Genres : Documentary
Production Company : BBC
Production Countries : United Kingdom
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Casts : Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae, Leonard Feather, John Hammond, Alice Vrbsky, Norman Granz, Michele Wallace
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Status : Released
Budget : 0
Revenue : 0