Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer
“She survived it all to become one of the world's great jazz singers”
Synopsis
This documentary explores the life of jazz singer Anita O'Day. As a child, Anita had a tonsillectomy, during which her uvula was accidentally removed. The surgery prevents her from singing vibrato and holding long notes, but lends to her much-revered percussive style. Anita overcomes her vocal hurdle, as well as many others -- including poverty, heroin addiction and jail time for a drug arrest -- to become one of the most prolific and respected jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Initial release: 30 April 2007
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robbie Cavolina, Ian McCrudden
- Original Title
- Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $200K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robbie Cavolina, Ian McCrudden
Department Leadership Roster
Robbie Cavolina
Director
Ian McCrudden
Director
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What is Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer about?
This documentary explores the life of jazz singer Anita O'Day. As a child, Anita had a tonsillectomy, during which her uvula was accidentally removed. The surgery prevents her from singing vibrato and holding long notes, but lends to her much-revered percussive style. Anita overcomes her vocal hurdle, as well as many others -- including poverty, heroin addiction and jail time for a drug arrest -- to become one of the most prolific and respected jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Initial release: 30 April 2007
Who directed Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer?
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer was directed by Robbie Cavolina, Ian McCrudden.
Who stars in Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer?
The principal cast of Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer includes Anita O'Day, Buddy Bregman, Leonard Feather, Will Friedwald, Johnny Mandel.
When was Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer released and how long is it?
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.