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    Posted: 03 Mar 2020 at 3:29am
 A new film is in the works telling the tragic story of Billie Holiday and specifically her court case for narcotics possession in 1947, at a time she was hospitalised with severe heart and liver problems. Billie Holiday is one of the most influential signers of the 20th-century, tragically passing away at the age of 44 due to complications linked to substance abuse.

It sets out to explore the connection between Holiday's early death and the war on drugs perpetuated by the U.S. government at the time.

The film is directed by Empire and Precious director Lee Daniels with Oscar-nominated Andra Day playing the title role. The Pulitzer-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks has reportedly written the film's script.

Filming is already underway and a full release schedule is expected later this year with the title ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’.

from https://planetradio.co.uk



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