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Bessie (2015)

2015-05-16 · 1h 47m · EN
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Survival began with a song

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

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Dee ReesDirector

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Queen LatifahQueen LatifahBessie SmithMo'NiqueMo'NiqueMa RaineyMike EppsMike EppsRichardTika SumpterTika SumpterLucilleMichael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsJack GeeCharles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' RaineyBryan GreenbergBryan GreenbergJohn HammondOliver PlattOliver PlattCarl Van VechtenKhandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderViolaTory KittlesTory KittlesClarenceJoe KnezevichJoe KnezevichFrank WalkerJeremie HarrisJeremie HarrisLangston Hughes

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Woman directorBlack lgbt

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Genre affinityDrama · Music · Tv MovieTheme affinityWoman Director · Black LgbtDialogue densityDramaDirector preference25798Actor preference47457 · 204130 · 38595Country preferenceUs

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What is Bessie about?

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

How long is Bessie?

Bessie has a runtime of 107 minutes.

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