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‘United States vs. Billie Holiday’ review: Andra Day shines in OK film

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The Iron Lady” or “Judy” is “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” director Lee Daniels’ movie about the celebrated singer of “Strange Fruit.” The stunner is Andra Day, a musician who is almost totally new to acting.

Could have fooled me.That freshness enriches her Lady Day, who’s been played before by none other than Diana Ross, as well as stage star Audra McDonald.

Day brings a special naturalism to the role — her performance lacks the oversized tics and stagey gravitas that’s so common in films about celebrities.

She’s not caked in makeup or prosthetics, and her character’s rasp sounds like she was born with it. Day’s Billie is frail, but powerful, and her singing voice melts you.But Day’s performance is a beacon surrounded by.

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