Billie(2020)
She sang the truth, she paid the price
Billie Synopsis
‘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’.
Billie (2020) is a documentary and music film directed by James Erskine, released on September 30, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Count Basie and Charles Mingus. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- James Erskine
- Writers:
- James Erskine
- Producers:
- Barry Clark Ewers, Victoria Gregory, Laure Vaysse
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Cragg
- Production:
- Altitude Film Entertainment, New Black Films, REP Documentary, Concord Originals, BBC Music, Belga Productions, Polygram Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Billie (2020) Trailer
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Billie Cast & Crew
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Directed by James Erskine, written by James Erskine, produced by Barry Clark Ewers, Victoria Gregory and Laure Vaysse.
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Billie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 25 ratings.
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Billie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Billie online?
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Billie (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Billie?
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The main cast of Billie (2020) includes Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Count Basie and Charles Mingus. The film was directed by James Erskine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Billie released?
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Billie was released on September 30, 2020 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Billie worth watching?
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Billie (2020) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Billie?
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Yes. The official Billie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.