Billie
“She sang the truth, she paid the price”
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’.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Glasgow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 4, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$203K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Erskine
- Screenplay & Story
- James Erskine
- Original Title
- Billie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $203K
- Production Studios
- Altitude Film Entertainment, New Black Films, REP Documentary, Concord Originals, BBC Music, Belga Productions, Polygram Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Erskine
James Erskine
Tim Cragg
Avdhesh Mohla
Victoria Gregory, Laure Vaysse, Barry Clark Ewers, James Erskine, Michele Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Cragg
Director of Photography
James Erskine
Director
Victoria Gregory
Producer
Laure Vaysse
Producer
Barry Clark Ewers
Producer
James Erskine
Producer
James Erskine
Writer
Avdhesh Mohla
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Billie about?
‘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’.
Who directed Billie?
Billie was directed by James Erskine.
Who stars in Billie?
The principal cast of Billie includes Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Count Basie, Charles Mingus.
When was Billie released and how long is it?
Billie was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Billie make at the box office?
Billie grossed $203K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Billie?
Billie holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).