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Billie Holiday - Sensational Lady

Reputations

Controversial celebrities of the 20th century. Archive footage and interviews with friends reveal an unseen side to the jazz singer Billie Holiday.

Controversial celebrities of the 20th century. Jazz singer Billie Holiday is remembered today for her turbulent personal life as much as for her artistic achievements - addicted to drink, drugs and abusive men, the enduring image is of a tragic victim. However, archive footage and interviews with friends reveal a different Lady Day - a strong woman, determined to satisfy her voracious appetite for sex, drugs and music.

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1 hour