The United States vs. Billie Holiday
2021
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."
Director:
Lee Daniels
Writers:
Suzan-Lori Parks, Johann Hari
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 25 nominations total
Production:
Lee Daniels
Country:
United States
