The United States vs. Billie Holiday
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Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940s, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, "Strange Fruit."
The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a 2021 music drama that examines how the federal government targeted jazz icon Billie Holiday during the 1940s war on drugs, specifically to silence her iconic protest song "Strange Fruit." The film explores the intersection of racism, politics, and music censorship in mid-century America. It's available to stream now following its theatrical release.
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Andra DayBillie Holiday
Trevante RhodesJimmy Fletcher
Garrett HedlundHarry Anslinger
Leslie JordanReginald Lord Devine
Miss LawrenceMiss Freddy
Adriane LenoxMrs. Fletcher
Natasha LyonneTallulah Bankhead
Rob MorganLouis McKay
Da'Vine Joy RandolphRoslyn
Evan RossAgent Williams
Tyler James WilliamsLester 'Prez' Young
Tone BellJohn Levy
Blake DeLongAgent Carter
Dana GourrierSadie
Melvin GreggJoe Guy
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When was The United States vs. Billie Holiday released?
The film was released on March 31, 2021.
What is the movie about?
It chronicles how federal authorities pursued Billie Holiday in the 1940s as part of the racially motivated war on drugs, with the goal of preventing her from performing "Strange Fruit," her powerful protest ballad against racial violence.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Lee Daniels.
Is the movie based on true events?
Yes, the film is based on actual historical events surrounding Billie Holiday's persecution by the U.S. government during the 1940s.
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