The Long Night of Lady Day
Movie| Title | The Long Night of Lady Day |
| User score | 9 |
| Release date | Jan 25, 1984 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | John Jeremy |
| Production country | United Kingdom |
| Production companies | BBC |
| Run time | 90 min. |
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.
