The United States vs. Billie Holiday

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Andra Day on ‘trauma’ of portraying Billie Holiday: “I hated myself in that moment”

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‘United States vs. Billie Holiday’ cast talk biopic with Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey will moderate a conversation with the cast and crew of the upcoming Hulu Original film, The United States
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Raphael Saadiq talks Tony! Toni! Toné! reunion, creating music for ‘United States vs. Billie Holiday’

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