City Hall Arts Center
Anita O’Day, who debuted with the Gene Krupa Band in the 1940s and performed right up to her death two years ago, was one of the greatest of American jazz singers. This is her astonishing story—a journey of survival told in a number of frank interviews with her and with those who knew her. She was commonly regarded as one of the top female artists of her time, together with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday. In Robbie Cavolina’s film, packed with wonderful performances, she speaks openly about how she had to overcome great adversities, including a 20-year addiction to heroin and alcohol. Friends talk about her quirky and fierce personality, while jazz critics and her contemporaries try to analyze her extraordinary talent. 90 minutes. Sponsored by The Black Door. Community Partner: Vermont Public Radio. Review or listen
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