Dokumentärfilm: Billie
Documentary film about Billie Holyday that contains previously unseen material
The extraordinary singing voice brought Billie Holiday out of a difficult childhood characterized by poverty, drugs and prostitution. She became one of the 20th century’s greatest and most groundbreaking artists. Despite relapses and scandals exposed by the press, she never gave up her music and maintained her intense presence on stage. James Erskine’s documentary contains never-before-seen material and portrays Billie Holiday as a star against all odds. James Erskine, United Kingdom 2020, 96 min, 11 years
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James Erskines - dokumentär