The United States vs. Billie Holiday

2021, Music/Biography, 2h 10m

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Although The United States vs. Billie Holiday often falls shy of its subject's transcendence, Andra Day's performance offers brilliant compensation. Read critic reviews

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Even if it doesn't quite do its real-life story justice, The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a stunning showcase for Andra Day's incredible talent. Read audience reviews

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Movie Info

The legendary Billie Holiday, one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, spent much of her career being adored by fans across the globe, all while the Federal Department of Narcotics targeted her with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultuous affair. Inspired by her life story, THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY intimately examines her struggles with addiction, fame and heartbreaking love.

Cast & Crew

Andra Day
Billie Holiday
Trevante Rhodes
Jimmy Fletcher
Garrett Hedlund
Harry Anslinger
Natasha Lyonne
Tallulah Bankhead
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Roslyn
Rob Morgan
McKay
Tone Bell
John Levy
Dana Gourrier
Sadie
Evan Ross
Agent Sam Williams
Lee Daniels
Director
Suzan-Lori Parks
Screenwriter
Jordan Fudge
Producer
Jeff Kirschenbaum
Producer
Joe Roth
Producer
Tucker Tooley
Producer
Pamela Oas Williams
Producer
Jeremy Allen
Executive Producer
Mark Bomback
Executive Producer
Cassian Elwes
Executive Producer
George Parra
Executive Producer
Andrew Dunn
Cinematography
Jay Rabinowitz
Film Editing
Kris Bowers
Original Music
Daniel T. Dorrance
Production Design
Carolyne de Bellefeuille
Art Director
Pascale Deschênes
Set Decoration
Paolo Nieddu
Costume Design
Leah Daniels
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