Join Drug Policy Australia for a film screening of The United States vs. Billie Holiday at The Astor Theatre in St. Kilda on Support Don’t Punish Day, Saturday 26 June.

This amazing biography delves into the beginning of the criminalisation of people who use drugs in America based on the New York Times Best Selling book, Chasing the Scream by internationally acclaimed writer Johann Hari.

Johann Hari will appear live from London to introduce the movie and talk about the amazing back story of Billie Holiday and her battle with Harry Aslinger, the newly appointed head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. Johann will be talking with Jenny Valentish, a journalist and author of ‘Woman of Substances: A Journey into Addiction and Treatment’, where she explores the unique experiences of women with alcohol and drugs.

Hook onto either Drug Policy Australia or Eventbrite websites for more information on this great event, and to buy tickets.

https://www.drugpolicy.org.au/the_united_state_vs_billie_holiday?fbclid=IwAR1B4bi3uRG33zPAb3m8FbQ93ypqOUZCZPbIVeYC6l7Ji0IylNoJGaCOZus

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