Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer
2007 American film by Ian McCrudden
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Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer is a 2007 American documentary film about the jazz singer Anita O'Day. The documentary, directed and produced by Robbie Cavolina and Ian McCrudden, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007 and had a limited release on August 15, 2008. It was nominated for Best Long Form Music Video at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
Directed byRobbie Cavolina
Ian McCrudden
Ian McCrudden
Produced byRobbie Cavolina
Ian McCrudden
Melissa Davis
Ian McCrudden
Melissa Davis
StarringAmy Albany
Buddy Bregman
Charles Britton
David Boska
Buddy Bregman
Charles Britton
David Boska
CinematographyIan McCrudden
| Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer | |
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| Directed by | Robbie Cavolina Ian McCrudden |
| Produced by | Robbie Cavolina Ian McCrudden Melissa Davis |
| Starring | Amy Albany Buddy Bregman Charles Britton David Boska |
| Cinematography | Ian McCrudden |
| Edited by | Robbie Cavolina |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Reception
The film has received positive reviews. It has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critical consensus stating "This rich documentary chronicles the highs and lows of one of the medium's finest singers, utilizing remarkable archive footage and insightful interviews with O'Day herself."