Episode

American Masters: Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

Name: American Masters: Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day
Released: 1986-08-04
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

American MastersSeason 11986-08-04

Overview

A biography of Billie Holiday, one of America's most unique and emotional jazz singers and the tragic end of her life at an early age.

Details

Series: American Masters
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 7
Air date: 1986-08-04
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day is Episode 7 in Season 1 of American Masters. It aired on 1986-08-04. The runtime is 90 min.

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