Release Date

25 Jan, 1984

Runtime

01:30: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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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Actors

Billie Holiday

Artie Shaw

Carmen McRae

Leonard Feather

John Hammond

Alice Vrbsky

Norman Granz

Crew

Gerry Pomeroy

John Jeremy

Alan Yentob

John Jeremy