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THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY

Directed by Lee Daniels
United States, 2021
Drama, Biography, History, LGBTQ+
  • 130130 minutes

Synopsis

Follows Billie Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the FBI with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultuous affair.

Synopsis

Follows Billie Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the FBI with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultuous affair.