The United States Vs. Billie Holiday FYC

The United States Vs. Billie Holiday FYC DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY singer racism + Type: Movie Platform: DVD Publisher: Hulu Released: 2021 Media: DVD THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION)THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY is a significant film that explores the tumultuous life of the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday, focusing on her struggles against racism, addiction, and her run-ins with the law. The narrative brings to light the profound impact that her music had on American culture and the systemic injustices that permeated her life.Set during a critical time in American history, the film delves into the era of the 1930s and 1940s when Billie Holiday became an iconic figure in the world of jazz and blues. Her most famous song, “Strange Fruit,” serves as a powerful protest against the lynching of African Americans in the South, a haunting reminder of the racial violence of the time. Through this lens, the film illustrates not just Holiday's arti