The Long Night of Lady Day
Film
The Long Night of Lady Day
United Kingdom- Director
- John Jeremy
- Year
- 1984
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.
Top cast
Directed by
John Jeremy
Written by
John Jeremy
Produced by
Alan Yentob
