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2015
  • Drama
  • Music
  • TV Movie

Bessie

Survival began with a song
Runtime
1h 47m
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Countries
  • US
  • United States
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Languages
  • en
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Crew
Bettina Gilois
Screenplay
Christopher Cleveland
Screenplay
Dee Rees
Director Screenplay
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Cast
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Full cast

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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    May 16, 2015
  • Original Language
    English
  • Web
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  • Production Companies
    • Flavor Unit Entertainment
    • HBO Films
    • The Zanuck Company

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