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Bessie (2015)

16/05/2015 (GB)

Drama, Music, TV Movie

1h 47m

64% (122 votes)
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Survival began with a song

Overview

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Dee ReesDirector, Screenplay
Bettina GiloisScreenplay
Christopher ClevelandScreenplay

Status
Released
Original Language
English

Keywords

blues
lgbt
woman director
black lgbt
lesbian

Top Billed Cast

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy

Alan T. Coleman

Stagehand

Tory Kittles

Clarence

Clay Chappell

'81' Theatre Owner

Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Sharan C. Mansfield

Miss Taylor

Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

Onira Tarés

Chorus Girl

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