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Content & Trigger Warnings for Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

5 content warnings identified for this movie.

Quick Summary

Yes, Lady Sings the Blues (1972) contains 5 content warnings : Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Overdose scenes, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.

The most severe warnings are for Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 5/5).

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Substance Use

4/5Depicted

Heavy alcohol abuse depicted throughout

5/5Depicted

Heroin addiction is central to Billie Holiday's story

3/5Depicted

Drug overdose scenes shown

Violence & Physical Harm

3/5Depicted

Abusive relationships depicted

3/5Depicted

Sexual assault in Holiday's childhood referenced and depicted

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