The United States vs. Billie Holiday

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English - October 08, 2020 04:01 - 33 minutes - 32.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 14.4K ratings
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Billie Holiday helped shape American popular music with her voice and unique style. But, one song in particular has become her greatest legacy — "Strange Fruit." The song paints an unflinching picture of racial violence, and it was an unexpected hit. But singing it brought serious consequences.

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