The United States vs. Billie Holiday
~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."
Genres
- Music
- Drama
- History
General Information
Release Date: 2021-03-31
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 131 min
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