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
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.