Our Jazz at the Movies team presents a film screening of Billie
A gripping and unfiltered documentary that delves into the life of jazz legend Billie Holiday, blending newly unearthed interviews with striking archival footage. The film paints a vivid portrait of Holiday as both fierce and fragile, a rebellious artist who refused to compromise her integrity. While some critics note that Billie stops short of fully unpacking her inner world, it still offers a compelling, reverent tribute to her extraordinary life. Through the lens of journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl’s unfinished work, director James Erskine crafts a captivating narrative that celebrates Holiday’s brilliance while acknowledging the struggles that shaped her iconic voice.
Billie at The Portland Conservatory of Music, Sat March 22nd at 7pm. Free!