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Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection

2005·Movie
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, editing, and sound design

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Editing8

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This remarkable DVD includes rare TV and film performances, an especially rare radio interview with Mike Wallace, an audio-only rehearsal session with pianist Jimmy Rowles, audio interviews with friends and fellow musicians, an interactive timeline and an evocative photo-document gallery featuring hundreds of dates and images, from rare photos to personal letters, plus Lady Day's complete recording history for major record companies. Performance highlights include three from 1956's 'Stars Of Jazz' TV that are seen here for the first time since their original broadcast, Holiday's first appearance on film, Duke Ellington's "Saddest Tale," and the classic "Fine And Mellow" with Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, and other jazz greats.
Jazz Legend TributeBiographical DocumentaryArchival PerformancesMusic HistoryEmotional DepthIconic VocalistCultural LegacyRare InterviewsNostalgicEducational

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection?

0 h 45 min

Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection runs 0 h 45 min.

Is Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.