It was nominated for five Academy Awards . The nominations were for Best Actress in a Leading Role ( Diana Ross ) , Best Art Direction-Set Decoration ( Carl Anderson and Reg Allen ) , Best Costume Design ( Norma Koch ) , Best Music , Original Song Score and Adaptation ( Gil Askey & Michel Legrand ) and Best Writing , Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced . The film was also screened at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival , but was not entered into the main competition
1973 Cannes Film Festival
1973 Cannes Film Festival
Lady Sings the Blues (film)