Billie
"She sang the truth, she paid the price"
Originally released in 2020. Billie is a documentary/music film. directed by James Erskine.
Starring Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, and Count Basie
Synopsis
‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of ‘God Bless The Child’, ‘Saddest Tale’ and the haunting ‘Strange Fruit’.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Altitude Film Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billie about?
‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysteriou...
Who directed Billie?
Billie was directed by James Erskine.
How long is Billie?
Billie has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Billie released?
Billie was released on September 30, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Billie?
The main cast of Billie includes Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Count Basie, Charles Mingus.