Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (2007)

This documentary explores the life of jazz singer Anita O'Day. As a child, Anita had a tonsillectomy, during which her uvula was accidentally removed. The surgery prevents her from singing vibrato and... holding long notes, but lends to her much-revered percussive style. Anita overcomes her vocal hurdle, as well as many others -- including poverty, heroin addiction and jail time for a drug arrest -- to become one of the most prolific and respected jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Initial release: 30 April 2007 more

Directing:
  • Robbie Cavolina
  • Ian McCrudden

Stars:
Release Date: 2007-04-30
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  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 90
  • Budget: $200,000

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