Andra Day’s captivating performance as Billie Holiday inThe United States vs. Billie Holidayearned her a2021 Golden Globe.
“But I still readLady Sings the Bluesa few times.
I read every book I could get my hands on, read every magazine article.
Disparaging articles, positive ones, ones about her fashion.
Studying the FBI even… “Heartache from my own life and my own trauma.
Heartache from being a Black woman living in America, just living in the world.”
The United States vs. Billie Holidayexplores Holiday’s life beyond her music, exploring her work as an activist.
Day expressed her excitement about portraying this multi-faceted view of Holiday toE!
