The original biopic of Billie Holiday isn't much more historically accurate than the more recent one, fatally hurt by Diana Ross singing like herself instead of the icon of jazz.
The direction was too loose. Scenes needed to be trimmed to make room for more substance. Of course, that needed to begin with a better script.
Diana sings the hell out of songs. What movie were you watching
She may sing it well, but does she sing it like Billie Holiday?
The direction was too loose. Scenes needed to be trimmed to make room for more substance. Of course, that needed to begin with a better script.
Diana sings the hell out of songs. What movie were you watching
She may sing it well, but does she sing it like Billie Holiday?