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'A lesson in authenticity:' Andra Day reflects on the experience of playing Billie Holiday
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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Actress Andra Day reflects on her role as Billie Holiday
Clip: 4/19/2021 | 6m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
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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