TV and Movies

[gertrudecloset]

Ray Charles as depicted by Jaime Foxx.  I enjoyed it thoroughly, although I wouldn't necessarily call it a biography.  It did delve into how he became blind and how he became successful.  

His stardom even made him a womanizer.....

[gertrudecloset]

Billie Holiday as depicted by Diana Ross in Lady Sings The Blues.  I have not seen Andra Day's depiction of her, but am sure Diana Ross did her life's story justice.  That movie starred Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor and others who were part of her inner circle.

[cody2]

@gertrudecloset. My husband introduced me to Billie Holliday many moons ago. Love her music and listen to it all of the time. Diana Ross WAS Lady Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues. She nailed that role. I always wondered why she didn't become a big movie star after that. She certainly has the talent for it. ETA that Ray is wonderful too. And Jamie Fox certainly was great in his movie also. I am a country fan and the album that Willie Nelson did with Ray is a winner. Willie did a great record called Stardust covering many old standard songs. I have read Willie's books too.

[cody2]

@Oznell Fun and interesting thread. Thanks for starting it!

[Linda0215]

@gertrudecloset  I love Diana's rendition of Good Morning Heartache.  She really did Billie justice with that one.  I play it all the time.  

[LyndaGee]

"Call Me Anna"  by Patty Duke

Jotted down titles.  Love biographies, and the ones listed sound really good!

[silkyk]