Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer

Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer 2007 Directed by Ian McCrudden , Robbie Cavolina

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

Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Budget $200,000

Release Date 30 April 2007

90 mins