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Bessie (2015)

Survival began with a song

  • May 16, 2015
  • 1h 47m
TMDB user score 6.4/10 133 votes on TMDB
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Story

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

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films) · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Alan T. Coleman Stagehand
  • Clay Chappell '81' Theatre Owner
  • Sharan C. Mansfield Miss Taylor
  • Neko Parham Rehearsal Director
  • Onira Tarés Chorus Girl
  • Jhoni Davis Chorus Girl

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