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Director
Sidney J. FurieScreenplay
Chris ClarkSuzanne de Passe
Terence McCloy
Lady Sings the Blues 1972
Drama/ Music/
BUDGET - $2,000,000
Status - Released
Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born.
Overview
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.
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