
"Diana Ross is Billie Holiday. Diana Ross sings Billie Holiday. And a superstar is born."
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.
Billie Holiday

Louis McKay

Piano Man

Reg Hanley

Harry

Jerry

Mama Holiday

Yvonne

The Madame

The Prostitute
The Agent

The Doctor

The Detective #1

The Detective #2
The Butler
The Policeman

The Maitre d'

The Singer
The Announcer
Radio Actress
Angela DeMarco
Debbie McGee
The M.C.

The Policewoman
The Jail Guard
Hood #1
Hood #2
Reporter #1

Reporter #2
Reporter #3
Denise
Aunt Ida

Vic
The Hawk
The Rapist

Mrs. Edson

Big Ben
