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‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

Director Lee Daniels returns this week with his first film in eight years. “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” is a biopic that delves into the legendary singer’s life, focusing on efforts by the federal government to ruin Holiday’s reputation because of her civil rights activism. Daniel’s film also depicts Holiday’s drug use, something that federal law enforcement exploited in their investigations, and a personal plot point for Daniels who has discussed getting sober before making this movie. The Takeaway speaks with the director about bringing Holiday’s story to the screen and how he views his place in the Hollywood of 2021.see more
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‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

Director Lee Daniels returns this week with his first film in eight years. “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” is a biopic that delves into the legendary singer’s life, focusing on efforts by the federal government to ruin Holiday’s reputation because of her civil rights activism. Daniel’s film also depicts Holiday’s drug use, something that federal law enforcement exploited in their investigations, and a personal plot point for Daniels who has discussed getting sober before making this movie. The Takeaway speaks with the director about bringing Holiday’s story to the screen and how he views his place in the Hollywood of 2021.see more
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Ruth Reichl's Food Fiction

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A longtime food critic for The New York Times and former editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, Ruth Reichl has just released her debut novel. But Reichl is navigating familiar territory. In "Delicious," a food writer discovers a stash of World War II-era letters between a 12-year-old girl and the legendary chef James Beard. Reichl joins us to discuss her post-Gourmet career and her foray into fiction.

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Ruth Reichl, former restaurant critic for The New York Times, former editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine and author of books including "Delicious" and "Not Becoming My Mother"

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