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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic rating 7.7

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Critic Robert Daniels
rated 8

Erskine lends new potency to the woman known as Lady Day by virtue of her performances.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

James Erskine’s film showcases the unforgettable Holiday voice...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Roger Moore
rated 9

...far and away the most definitive Billie Holiday biography ever put on screen...

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Critic Tim Robey
rated 10

...unflinching look at the sensual, addicted, magnificent Miss Holiday.

Read full review at The Telegraph
Critic Sofia Olsson
rated 6

Jag gråter när en sliten och utmärglad Billie sjunger Strange fruit med återhållen smärta och kokande av ilska.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna
Critic Eva Af Geijerstam
rated 6

...stärker och fördjupar upplevelsen av vad hon åstadkom.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Nanna Frank Rasmussen
rated 5

...[vi får] lov til at høre hende [Holiday] synge meget og længe, og det er filmens absolut største salgsargument.

Read full review at Politiken
Critic Jacob Wendt Jensen
rated 10

...fantastisk, bevægende og unik og en af de absolut bedste og mest helstøbte musikdokumentarfilm, jeg nogensinde har set. Og lyttet til.

Read full review at Jyllands-Posten

Cast & Crew

James Erskine
Director
Tony Bennett
As self
Count Basie
As self

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Billie Holiday: A Life of Jazz, Blues, and Defiance Experience the extraordinary life of Billie Holiday, the jazz legend who captured the world's heart with her velvety voice and unforgettable songs. From her tumultuous childhood marked by poverty and prostitution to her rise as one of the greatest vocalists of all time, this documentary takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of Lady Day's life. Featuring never-before-heard interviews with musical greats like Charles Mingus, Tony Bennett, Sylvia Syms, and Count Basie - as well as remastered concert footage now in color - this film offers a unique and intimate look at Holiday's life. Witness her transformation from a vulnerable young woman to a powerful artist who refused to be silenced by racism and adversity. With a voice that could move mountains, Holiday broke barriers and became an icon of resistance. Her unforgettable songs like "God Bless The Child," "Saddest Tale," and "Strange Fruit" continue to inspire generations of musicians today. Despite her tragic death at the age of 47, Billie Holiday's legacy lives on as a testament to the power of art and the human spirit. Join us on this emotional journey through Billie Holiday's life, and discover the untold story of a true legend.

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