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Bessie (2015)

EnglishFilm2015107 minDrama, Music, TV Movie★ 6.4/10

Survival began with a song

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

Directed by
Dee Rees
Starring
Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps
Music
Rachel Portman
Released
2015-05-16

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Cast

Queen LatifahQueen LatifahBessie Smith
Mo'NiqueMo'NiqueMa Rainey
Mike EppsMike EppsRichard
Tika SumpterTika SumpterLucille
Michael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan GreenbergBryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Oliver PlattOliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
Khandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderViola
Tory KittlesTory KittlesClarence
Kamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy

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