Description
Billie Holiday possessed a formidable voice, matched only by her huge presence and charisma. Capable of a vicious growl or the sweetest of melancholia, Holiday's tones graced countless recordings that have since become regarded as truly definitive.
Detailing her anguished and tormented life, this documentary explores the real Lady Day, featuring a wealth of archive perfromance footage, and contributions from Ruby Dee and Carmen McRae among others.