Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer 17 years old
She survived it all to become one of the world's great jazz singers
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
Credits
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| John Cameron Mitchell He was 44, now 61 years old | as Himself |
| Johnny Mandel He was 81, now 99 years old | as Himself |
| Annie Ross She was 76, now 94 years old | as Herself |
| Gerald Wilson He was 88, 96 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Leonard Feather He was 92, 80 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Margaret Whiting She was 82, 86 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Buddy Bregman He was 76, 86 years old when he died | as Himself |
| George Wein He was 81, now 99 years old | as Himself |
| Will Friedwald He was 46, now 63 years old | as Himself |
| Anita O'Day She was 87, 87 years old when she died | as Herself |
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Ian McCrudden as Director. He was 36 (now 53) years old | Directing |
| Robbie Cavolina as Director. | Directing |
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (17 years)
She survived it all to become one of the world's great jazz singers
- Release day: Monday, April 30, 2007
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Budget: 200000.00