United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
Release Year: 2021
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Estados Unidos vs. Billie Holiday, Sjedinjene Države protiv Billie Holiday, Billie Holiday, une affaire d'État, 哈樂黛的愛與死, Birleşik Devletler, Billie Holiday'e Karşı, Сполучені Штати проти Біллі Голідей
Director: Lee Daniels
Writer: Johann Hari, Suzan-Lori Parks
Production & Genre
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Companies: Lee Daniels Entertainment, Roth-Kirschenbaum Films
Genre: Biographical Film, Biography, Drama, History, Music
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Keywords
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, ban from profession, biography, fbi agent, heroin addiction, jazz singer or musician, new orleans, louisiana, surveillance, war on drugs
Story
The movie 'United States vs. Billie Holiday' (2021) directed by Lee Daniels focuses on jazz legend Billie Holiday during her career in the 1940s and 50s. The narrative explores how Holiday becomes a target of the Federal Department of Narcotics due to her controversial song 'Strange Fruit'. The story revolves around an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom Holiday has a tumultuous affair.
Summary
The film, set amidst racial tensions and the growing war on drugs in post-WWII America, centers around Billie Holiday's career and personal life. It explores themes of racial targeting, government persecution, andHoliday's struggle with heroin addiction. Notably, the movie delves into Holiday's relationship with Agent Fletcher, adding a layer of complexity to her story.
