Bessie
Survival began with a song
Drama
Music
TV Movie
Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2015-05-16
Runtime:
1h 47m
Director:
Dee Rees
Writer:
Dee Rees, Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland
Top 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
Jhoni Davis
Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman
Host
Official Videos
Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)
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