2021, History/Drama, 2h 10m
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Although The United States vs. Billie Holiday often falls shy of its subject's transcendence, Andra Day's performance offers brilliant compensation. Read critic reviews
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The legendary Billie Holiday, one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, spent much of her career being adored by fans across the globe, all while the Federal Department of Narcotics targeted her with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultuous affair. Inspired by her life story, THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY intimately examines her struggles with addiction, fame and heartbreaking love.
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Rating: R (Nudity|Language Throughout|Violence|Sexual Content|Some Lynching Images|Strong Drug Content)
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Genre: History, Drama, Biography, Music
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Original Language: English
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Director: Lee Daniels
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Producer: Jordan Fudge, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Tucker Tooley, Pamela Oas Williams
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Writer: Suzan-Lori Parks
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Production Co: Lee Daniels Entertainment, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, New Slate Ventures
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Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
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Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)
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