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'A lesson in authenticity:' Andra Day reflects on the experience of playing Billie Holiday

04.19.2021 - By PBS NewsHourPlay

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The new film "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" takes on the life of "Lady Day," the great Billie Holiday. And the woman playing her -- Andra Day -- is winning raves of her own with a nomination for best actress at the upcoming Oscars. Jeffrey Brown speaks with the actress about how she prepared for the role for our ongoing arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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