The United States vs. Billie Holiday(2021)
“Her voice would not be silenced.”
Overview
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."
Director
Lee Daniels
Studio
Lee Daniels Entertainment
Cast
Andra Day
as Billie Holiday
Trevante Rhodes
as Jimmy Fletcher
Garrett Hedlund
as Harry Anslinger
Leslie Jordan
as Reginald Lord Devine
Miss Lawrence
as Miss Freddy
Adriane Lenox
as Mrs. Fletcher
Natasha Lyonne
as Tallulah Bankhead
Rob Morgan
as Louis McKay
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
as Roslyn
Evan Ross
as Agent Williams
Tyler James Williams
as Lester 'Prez' Young
Tone Bell
as John Levy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Lee Daniels Entertainment • Roth-Kirschenbaum Films
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Where can I watch The United States vs. Billie Holiday?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021).
What is The United States vs. Billie Holiday 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 directed The United States vs. Billie Holiday?▼
The United States vs. Billie Holiday was directed by Lee Daniels and released in 2021. It is a music, drama, history film.
How long is The United States vs. Billie Holiday?▼
The United States vs. Billie Holiday has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
Who stars in The United States vs. Billie Holiday?▼
The cast of The United States vs. Billie Holiday includes Andra Day as Billie Holiday, Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher, Garrett Hedlund as Harry Anslinger, Leslie Jordan as Reginald Lord Devine, Miss Lawrence as Miss Freddy and more.
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