Billie Holiday: A Sensation
Synopsis
A documentary about the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959). There exist many myths and legends about the Jazz Singer Billie Holiday — one of the greatest voices of the last century. Most of them tell the story of the tragic victim of drugs, alcohol, men, color, or the circumstances of her upbringing. To some extent she contributed herself to these legends, especially in her autobiography "Lady Sings the Blues". In recent years, more and more records and reports have shown a different picture of her. These statements of confidants, colleagues and friends clean up with many of the legends and show a strong personality who has been anything but a pitiable victim. Billie Holiday was a strong-willed and determined person and a very complex personality who did not correspond to the classic victim type.
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- Director
- Katja Duregger
- Original Title
- Billie Holiday: A Sensation
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- TAG/TRAUM Filmproduktion, SWR/Arte
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What is Billie Holiday: A Sensation about?
A documentary about the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959). There exist many myths and legends about the Jazz Singer Billie Holiday — one of the greatest voices of the last century. Most of them tell the story of the tragic victim of drugs, alcohol, men, color, or the circumstances of her upbringing. To some extent she contributed herself to these legends, especially in her autobiography "Lady Sings the Blues". In recent years, more and more records and reports have shown a different picture of her. These statements of confidants, colleagues and friends clean up with many of the legends and show a strong personality who has been anything but a pitiable victim. Billie Holiday was a strong-willed and determined person and a very complex personality who did not correspond to the classic victim type.
Who directed Billie Holiday: A Sensation?
Billie Holiday: A Sensation was directed by Katja Duregger.
Who stars in Billie Holiday: A Sensation?
The principal cast of Billie Holiday: A Sensation includes Billie Holiday, Julia Blackburn, Cassandra Wilson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dan Morgenstern.
When was Billie Holiday: A Sensation released and how long is it?
Billie Holiday: A Sensation was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 52m.