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Billie (2020)

"She sang the truth, she paid the price"

6.820201h 36mEN
DocumentaryMusic

Directed by James Erskine

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

EN

Release

September 30, 2020

Director

James Erskine

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Overview

‘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...

Cast

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

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Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett

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Count Basie

Count Basie

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Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Billie (2020), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

‘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’.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Billie. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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