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The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a 2021 American biographical drama film about singer Billie Holiday, based on the book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by Johann Hari.
- February 26, 2021 (United States)
- Kris Bowers
Feb 26, 2021 · The United States vs. Billie Holiday: Directed by Lee Daniels. With Andra Day, Leslie Jordan, Miss Lawrence, Natasha Lyonne. Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she has a tumultuous affair.
- (14K)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Lee Daniels
- 2021-02-26
Inspired by her life story, THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY intimately examines her struggles with addiction, fame and heartbreaking love.
- (270)
- Lee Daniels
- R
- Andra Day
Feb 26, 2021 · A negative review of the 2021 biopic about the legendary singer and her struggle with addiction and racism. The film is criticized for its excessive focus on the drug scenes, its cartoonish villains, and its lack of insight into Holiday's art and legacy.
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GOLDEN GLOBE® winner. Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultuous affair. 284 IMDb 6.3 2 h 5 min 2021. R. Drama · Emotional · Gritty · Serious. This video is currently unavailable.
