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Billie (2020)

Movie ★ 6.8 96 min

Documentary Music

‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of ‘God Bless The Child’, ‘Saddest Tale’ and the haunting ‘Strange Fruit’.

James Erskine Director James Erskine Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 30, 2020
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt8019486
Language
Studio
, New Black Films, REP Documentary, Concord Originals

Themes

Cast

Billie Holiday Billie Holiday self Tony Bennett Tony Bennett self Count Basie Count Basie self Charles Mingus Charles Mingus self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Billie about?
‘Lady Day’ was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of ‘God Bless The Child’, ‘Saddest Tale’ and the haunting ‘Strange Fruit’.
Who directed Billie?
Billie was directed by James Erskine.
Who stars in Billie?
Billie stars Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Count Basie, Charles Mingus.
When was Billie released?
Billie is a 2020 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch Billie?
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