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On Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m., the Women's Interfaith Network will host a showing of the documentary Strange Fruit, which focuses on the song of the same name made famous by Billie Holiday. The program will be held at the Universalist Unitarian Church, located at 3975 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. A news release notes that the public thought Holiday wrote Strange Fruit, which was recorded by dozens of top artists. It was con- sidered the first social protest song. Strange Fruit is an award-winning documen- tary exploring the history and legacy of the Holiday classic, the release adds. "For all audiences, this reflection on a unique song brilliantly captures the relationship between social art and our real lives and history," the Library Journal wrote. The documentary, which features old news clips and interviews, "offers an astonishing revelation mid-film," the release continues. Following the showing, an African American woman born and reared in Sarasota "will speak about Sarasota then and now," the release notes. The program is open to the public. Admission is $3. For more information, call 377-1003. DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES LEGACY OF HOLIDAY'S STRANGE FRUIT Billie Holiday. Photo from Wikimedia Sarasota News Leader March 14, 2014 Page 123