Andra Day On Her Golden Globe Nominated Turn as Billie Holiday in “The United States Vs.

Exclusive: Andra Day On The Golden Globe-Winning ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’
‘I think the reason her story is still relevant is because it’s never truly been told’
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Feb 28, 2021
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“The United States vs. Billie Holiday” Photo: HuluIf you’ve seen Lady Sings the Blues and think you have The United States vs. Billie Holiday figured out, you are in for a surprise. A shock even. For decades, the picture…
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Written by Ronda Racha Penrice
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ATL-based Ronda Racha Penrice is a writer/cultural critic specializing in film/TV, lifestyle, and more. She is the author of Black American History For Dummies.
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