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Lady Sings the Blues

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Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.

Director: Sidney J. Furie

Production Companies:

  • Weston ProductionsWeston Productions
  • Jobete ProductionsJobete Productions
  • Motown ProductionsMotown Productions
  • Paramount PicturesParamount Pictures
  • Sidney J. Furie ProductionsSidney J. Furie Productions