Billie by James Erskine takes you on a soul-stirring journey through the extraordinary life of Billie Holiday, the iconic jazz singer whose voice moved mountains and challenged norms. Buckle up for a powerful blend of documentary and drama, where history meets music in a mesmerizing exploration of a legend.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Billie via streaming services such as Hulu.
Is Billie available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Billie is available to watch via streaming on Hulu.
It dives deep into specific turning points in Billie’s life, exploring her rise to fame, her struggles with addiction and exploitation, and her unwavering voice against racism through the powerful song Strange Fruit.
The heart of Billie is the archival footage and recordings of Billie Holiday herself. Interviews with jazz greats like Cassandra Wilson and experts like Sarah Ward add depth and context, while dramatized scenes featuring Andra Day as a captivating Billie bring the past to life
Watch Billie streaming via Hulu
Billie is available to watch on Hulu. The most popular and all-inclusive premium streaming service, Hulu provides a vast selection of live and on-demand content for both home and away from the house. Hulu is also home to popular titles like Normal People, Atlanta, How I Met Your Mother, and more.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
Billie’s official synopsis is as follows:
“Lady Day was one of the greatest jazz vocalists the world ever heard. In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Before her mysterious death in 1978, Lipnack Kuehl had taped over 200 hours of interviews. The tapes have never been heard. Now they form the basis of an atmospheric, multi-layered documentary that captures the many complex facets of a proud black woman, violent drug addict, loyal friend, vindictive lover and unforgettable singer of God Bless The Child, Saddest Tale and the haunting Strange Fruit.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
