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The United States vs. Billie Holiday

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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. Directed by Lee Daniels, the film stars Andra Day in the title role, along with Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund, Leslie Jordan (in his final film appearance), Miss Lawrence, Adriane Lenox, Natasha Lyonne, Rob Morgan, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Evan Ross, and Tyler James Williams.

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2021 · 2h 11m · Music · Drama · History

TMDB 6.5/10 (317 votes)

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."

Directed by Lee Daniels

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Lee DanielsDirector

Andra Dayas Billie Holiday

Trevante Rhodesas Jimmy Fletcher

Garrett Hedlundas Harry Anslinger

Leslie Jordanas Reginald Lord Devine

Miss Lawrenceas Miss Freddy

Adriane Lenoxas Mrs. Fletcher

Natasha Lyonneas Tallulah Bankhead

Rob Morganas Louis McKay

Da'Vine Joy Randolphas Roslyn

Evan Rossas Agent Williams

Tyler James Williamsas Lester 'Prez' Young

Tone Bellas John Levy

Blake DeLongas Agent Carter

Dana Gourrieras Sadie