Is The United States vs. Billie Holiday on Netflix?
Based on the book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by Johann Hari, The United States vs. Billie Holiday premiered last month. Starring Andra Day as Billie Holiday, the film follows the incomparable singer as she’s targeted by the government after the release of her controversial song “Strange Fruit.”
For those of you who don’t know the song’s significance, I’ll provide you with some background information. “Strange Fruit” was recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939 in response to the lynching of Black Americans in the United States. The song’s lyrics compare lynching victims to the fruit of trees. The song is made all the more poignant by Holiday’s resonant voice.
If you’re wondering whether or not The United States vs. Billie Holiday is available to stream on Netflix, then you’ve come to the right place. We have more information for you below.
Is The United States vs. Billie Holiday streaming on Netflix?
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the film is not available on Netflix. Thankfully, The United States vs. Billie Holiday is available on another streaming platform.
Where to watch The United States vs. Billie Holiday
The United States vs. Billie Holiday was sold to Hulu in December 2020 and premiered on the platform on February 26, 2021. Since the movie was distributed by Hulu, it’s unlikely that it will be viewable on another streaming platform anytime soon.
For a closer look at The United States vs. Billie Holiday, you can check out the trailer below.