The Long Night of Lady Day

Name: The Long Night of Lady Day
Cast: Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Carmen McRae, Leonard Feather, John Hammond

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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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Cast & Crew

Director: John JeremyProducer: Alan Yentob

Billie Holiday

Artie Shaw

Carmen McRae

Leonard Feather

John Hammond

Alice Vrbsky

Norman Granz

Michele Wallace

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