Bessie (2015)
Survival began with a song
2015 · 1h 47m · Drama, Music, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Director: Dee Rees
Writers: Dee Rees, Bettina Gilois, Horton Foote
Music by: Rachel Portman
Cinematography: Jeffrey Jur
Editor: Brian A. Kates
Rated 6.4/10 by 130 viewers
Cast
Queen Latifah as Bessie SmithMo'Nique as Ma RaineyMike Epps as RichardTika Sumpter as LucilleMichael Kenneth Williams as Jack GeeCharles S. Dutton as William 'Pa' RaineyBryan Greenberg as John HammondOliver Platt as Carl Van VechtenKhandi Alexander as ViolaTory Kittles as ClarenceKamryn Johnson as Young BessieRikki McKinney as Chorus GuyMore like this
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