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Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

★ 7.0R144 minDirector: Sidney J. Furie

1972 film by Sidney J. Furie

Lady Sings the Blues is a 1972 American biographical musical drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography that, in turn, took its title from Holiday's song. It is produced by Motown Productions for Paramount Pictures. Diana Ross, in her feature film debut, portrays Holiday, alongside a cast that includes Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan and Scatman Crothers. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1973, including Best Actress for Diana Ross.

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What is Lady Sings the Blues about?
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) — Born Elinore Harris, Billie Holiday had a difficult teen and young adulthood period, which included working in brothels, both as a cleaning woman and a prostitute, and being raped. Through this difficulty, she dreamed of becoming a jazz singer. She got her initial singing break w
Is Lady Sings the Blues based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Lady Sings the Blues scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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