Bessie

Survival began with a song
6.4 2015 1h 47m DramaMusicTV Movie
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The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Released
2015-05-16
Runtime
1h 47m
Rating
6.4
Status
Released

Cast

Queen LatifahBessie Smith
Mo'NiqueMa Rainey
Mike EppsRichard
Tika SumpterLucille
Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
Khandi AlexanderViola
Tory KittlesClarence
Kamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy
Alan T. ColemanStagehand
Clay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner
Sharan C. MansfieldMiss Taylor

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