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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae, Leonard Feather, John Hammond, Alice Vrbsky
Crew: John Jeremy (Director), John Jeremy (Writer), Alan Yentob (Producer), Gerry Pomeroy (Editor)
Country: United Kingdom
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Studio: BBC
Runtime: 90 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 25, 1984
IMDb: 2
