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Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical musical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography which, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song. It was produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures.
Oct 12, 1972 · A 1972 biographical drama film about the life and career of the legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, starring Diana Ross. The film covers her struggles with racism, addiction, and love, and features her iconic songs and performances.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Sidney J. Furie
- 1972-10-12
Feb 25, 2021 · Now available on Blu-ray The essence of Billie Holiday, one of America's most loved and memorable blues singers, is captured brilliantly in a tour-de-force debut performance by singer Diana...
- 1 min
- 120.3K
- Paramount Movies
A biographical drama film about the life and career of jazz singer Billie Holiday, starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. The film covers Holiday's childhood, musical achievements, romance, and drug addiction, based on her autobiography.
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- Sidney J. Furie
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- Diana Ross
A biographical film about the life and career of jazz singer Billie Holiday, from her difficult childhood to her struggles with drugs and racism. The film covers her musical achievements, her relationship with Louis McKay, and her legal troubles.
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Diana Ross stars as Billie Holiday in this 1972 musical drama directed by Sidney J. Furie. Roger Ebert praises Ross's performance and the film's emotional impact, despite the clichéd formula and the long running time.