Bessie(2015)

“Survival began with a song”

Drama Music TV Movie1h 47mReleased

Overview

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

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Director

Dee Rees

Writer

Bettina Gilois, Dee Rees, Christopher Cleveland

Release Date

May 16, 2015

Runtime

1h 47m

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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

Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy

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