The United States Vs. Billie Holiday -

, chief of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, views the song as politically threatening and "un-American".

The government launches a sting operation led by a Black federal agent, . The United States vs. Billie Holiday

: Unable to legally stop her from singing, the government uses Holiday’s struggles with heroin addiction as a pretext to arrest and discredit her. The Undercover Operation , chief of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics,

: Fletcher disguises himself to witness her drug use, leading to her arrest and a one-year prison sentence in 1947. The United States vs. Billie Holiday

: Over time, Fletcher becomes conflicted and begins a tumultuous affair with Holiday, eventually regretting his role in her persecution. Themes of Resilience and Tragedy

The narrative explores the "central emotional battles" Holiday faced throughout her career: The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)