Lady Sings the Blues

1972 · Directed by Sidney J. Furie · 144 min · drama film, biographical film, musical film

★ 6.9/10 · 79 ratings on TMDB

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.