I'm Jonathan Capehart and this is Cape Up.

The movie The United States vs. Billy Holiday is the incredible story of the FBI's effort

to keep jazz great Billy Holiday from singing Strange Fruit, her signature song about lynching.

Director Lee Daniels presents a gripping drama that shows holiday in all her glory and tragedy.

And singer Andrade gives a stellar performance so convincing.

You'd think you're watching Lady Day herself.

In this Washington Post live conversation originally conducted on February 17th, Daniels Day and

I talk about the parallels between events from 80 years ago and today, how the film deals

with the swirl of racism, sexism, addiction and abuse that are central to its storyline.

And why Andrade believes there would have been no civil rights movement, where it not

for Billy Holiday.

Wonder why right now.

Good afternoon.

I'm Jonathan Capehart, opinion writer for the Washington Post.

Welcome to Washington Post live.

The United States vs. Billy Holiday is the incredible story of the FBI's effort, efforts

to keep jazz great Billy Holiday from singing Strange Fruit, her signature song about lynching.

Director Lee Daniels presents a gripping drama that shows holiday in all her glory and

tragedy.

And Andrade gives a stellar performance so convincing.

You'd think you were watching Lady Day herself.

That's why I am thrilled and honored to welcome Lee Daniels and Andrade to Washington Post

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