BILLIE (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, Tony Bennett, Sylvia Syms, Count Basie

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

James Erskine (One Night in Turin), director; producers TBA; Hans Mullens (Il était une fois, une fois), composer; Avdhesh Mohla (Sachin), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

The life of the famed jazz singer Billie Holiday, who broke barriers and caused controversy with her rapid ascension to worldwide fame…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Filmmaker James Erskine documents the story of Billie Holiday in all of its raw and emotional detail, with several never-before-seen clips of the singer herself doing what she did best.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2020 (AVAILABLE ON DEMAND)

 

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