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The United States vs. Billie Holiday

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IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 55% · Metacritic 52
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"Her voice would not be silenced."

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."

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War On DrugsNew Orleans, LouisianaJazz Singer Or MusicianBan From ProfessionBiographySurveillanceHeroin Addiction1940s1950sFbi Agent

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Frequently asked questions

What is The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) about?

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."

Who stars in The United States vs. Billie Holiday?

The United States vs. Billie Holiday stars Andra Day (Billie Holiday), Trevante Rhodes (Jimmy Fletcher), Garrett Hedlund (Harry Anslinger), Leslie Jordan (Reginald Lord Devine), Miss Lawrence (Miss Freddy). The film was directed by Lee Daniels.

How long is The United States vs. Billie Holiday?

The United States vs. Billie Holiday has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated R.

Is The United States vs. Billie Holiday worth watching?

The United States vs. Billie Holiday holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Music, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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