My spirit told me to do this film, but I had no idea how right now is the time for it, and how tomorrow is the time for it, and how next year is going to be the time for it, and how, when my kids get older, it’s going to be the time for it. — Lee Daniels

Join star Andra Day and director Daniels for an online discussion of their new film THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY—written by Suzan-Lori Parks, from the book by Johann Hari.

Your r.s.v.p. confirmation will include a screener link to the film in the “Additional Information” section. See link below to register.

THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY—ANDRA DAY and LEE DANIELS IN CONVERSATION

American Cinematheque

Wednesday, February 3.

6 pm on the West Coast; 9 pm East Coast.

Lee Daniels, The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021), from top: Andra Day; Trevante Rhodes and Day (2); Da’Vine Joy Randolph (left), Day, and Miss Lawrence; Day (2); Garrett Hedlund (center); Day. Photographs by Takashi Seida, courtesy and © the photographer and Hulu.