1h 47m2015
Bessie
“Survival began with a song”
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The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Writers
- Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland, Dee Rees
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
- Release date
- 16 May 2015
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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
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