Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday
"Billie Holiday, jazz, singer"
Originally released in 1990. Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday is a music film. directed by Matthew Seig. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Billie Holiday
Synopsis
Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday integrates film and video performances, recordings, words from her controversial autobiography (read by actress Ruby Dee) and interviews with artists who played with her (pianist Mal Waldron, trumpeter Buck Clayton and Harry "Sweets" Edison), Milt Gabler (owner of Commodore and a producer at Decca), author Albert Murray and vocalists Carmen McRae and Annie Ross.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday about?
Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday integrates film and video performances, recordings, words from her controversial autobiography (read by actress Ruby Dee) and interviews with artists who ...
Who directed Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday?
Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday was directed by Matthew Seig.
How long is Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday?
Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday released?
Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday was released on March 1, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday?
The main cast of Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday includes Billie Holiday.