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- 2002
- Oniera Films LLC
- 57 m
- 2002
- Oniera Films LLC
- 57 m
Summary The first documentary exploring the history and legacy of the Billie Holiday classic. This history of the song's evolution tells a dramatic story of America's radical past using one of the most influential protest songs ever written as its epicenter.
- 2002
- Oniera Films LLC
- 57 m
- 2002
- Oniera Films LLC
- 57 m
Strange Fruit
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Summary The first documentary exploring the history and legacy of the Billie Holiday classic. This history of the song's evolution tells a dramatic story of America's radical past using one of the most influential protest songs ever written as its epicenter.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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88% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
73
88% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
13% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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This is a riveting treatment of a fascinating subject.
Takes a fascinating look at the origins and impact of a ballad that's been called "one of ten songs that changed the world."
An absorbing documentary.
Where pic excels is in the depiction of a rich leftist movement, with several cultures interacting expressively in the 1930s and '40s.
Mining the song's associative richness, Katz's film works as jazz genealogy, Meerpol bio, Jewish-leftist puzzle piece, performance homage, and exegetic history of lynching.
Polished, well-structured film.
Michael Meeropol provides a far more eloquent statement of the song's enduring impact: "Until the last racist is dead, 'Strange Fruit' is relevant."
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Awards
USA Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
DoubleTake Documentary Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Organization of American Historians
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
