Synopsis
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.
Facts
Based on
Lady Sings the Blues
Setting
New York
Filming location
Los Angeles
Production
De Passe Entertainment
Original language
anglais
Bande-annonce
Images
Parcours en festivals
- BAFTA Awards 1974 generic
- Academy Awards 1973 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1973 generic
