Skip to Main Content

BILLIE HOLIDAY: INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION

Clip: 5/31/2018 | 6m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

It's been decades since her last performance, but Billie Holiday continues to inspire.

Nearly 60 years after Billie Holiday’s final performance, her history and legacy of social justice is inspiring a new generation.

05/31/2018

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

MetroFocus is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 5/31/2018 | 5m 22s | History has shown that bad times make for great art. (5m 22s)

CONVICTS BECOME CLASSMATES

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 5/31/2018 | 6m 7s | Students get an education on mass incarceration inside a maximum security prison. (6m 7s)

HURRICANE WATCH 2018

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 5/31/2018 | 6m 38s | Hurricane season begins tomorrow and forecasters are predicting rough weather ahead. (6m 38s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

MetroFocus is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Discover More from PBS

Watch Without WOSU Passport

  • Watch new specials and currently airing PBS shows
  • Enjoy Live TV from WOSU

Watch MORE with WOSU Passport

Donate $5 per month or $60 per year and:

  • Get extended access to past seasons of PBS shows
  • Stream early releases of new series
  • Binge watch your favorite PBS shows

Your donation goes to your local station!

Get Passport

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?