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Bessie (2015) - Movie Browser

Drama Music TV Movie

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Overview

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

Content warning

blues lgbt woman director black lgbt lesbian

Director

Dee Rees

ReleasedMay 16, 2015

Runtime1h 47m

StatusReleased

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Flavor Unit Entertainment

Top Cast

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

Mike Epps

Richard

Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander

Viola

Tory Kittles

Clarence

Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

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