Billie Holiday: The United States Vs.

The film centers on the U.S. government's obsession with Holiday’s performance of Strange Fruit , a powerful protest song against the lynching of Black Americans in the South.

: Fletcher disguises himself to witness her drug use, leading to her arrest and a one-year prison sentence in 1947. The United States vs. Billie Holiday

: Over time, Fletcher becomes conflicted and begins a tumultuous affair with Holiday, eventually regretting his role in her persecution. Themes of Resilience and Tragedy The film centers on the U

The government launches a sting operation led by a Black federal agent, . The United States vs. Billie Holiday

The narrative explores the "central emotional battles" Holiday faced throughout her career: The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)