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Review of Lady Sings the Blues (1972) by Criss T — 23 Nov 2010

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Wow! What a fucked up life. If you love Billie Holiday you need to know her story. Amazingly portrayed by Diana Ross!

This review of Lady Sings the Blues (1972) was written by Criss T on 23 Nov 2010.

Lady Sings the Blues has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Eve H (20) on 29 Apr 2010

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By Jo F (45) on 29 Jul 2008

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By Andrea (72) on 07 Jun 2008

Diana Ross did a excellent job playing Billie Holiday. She was an heroin addict, but it tells a good summery how her life was as a singer as well…

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I'm a big fan of billie and she deserves a better film. this is dated, cliched, too long and hardly better than a tv movie…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 09 May 2010

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By Joanne R (27) on 07 Feb 2008

Saw this way way back and loved every bit of it. Diana Ross was exceptional. Maybe something similar will be done for Amy Winehouse…

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