Bessie (2015)

05/16/2015 (US) • 1h 47m

Drama, Music, TV Movie

Survival began with a song

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy

Tory Kittles

Clarence

Clay Chappell

'81' Theatre Owner

Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

blues

lgbt

woman director

black lgbt

lesbian

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