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Bessie

Bessie (2015)

May. 16,2015
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Bessie

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

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Bessie

2015  / 1 hr 47 min

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

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Director
Dee Rees
Cast
Queen Latifah, Tory Kittles
Producted By
The Zanuck Company
Genres
Drama Music
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Cast

Queen Latifah Bessie Smith
Tory Kittles Clarence
Tika Sumpter Lucille
Neko Parham Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman Host
Mo'Nique Ma Rainey
Jennifer Sears Ma's Main Girl
Charles S. Dutton William 'Pa' Rainey

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