Bessie
2015, Film, 115 min, Biography, Drama, Music, English, United States, MoviePedia score 65
Survival began with a song
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Where to watch in India
- Stream on JioHotstar
Directed by Dee Rees
Cast
- Queen Latifah as Bessie
- Kamryn Johnson as Young Bessie
- Rikki McKinney as Chorus Guy
- Alan T. Coleman as Stagehand
- Tory Kittles as Clarence
- Clay Chappell as '81' Theatre Owner
- Tika Sumpter as Lucille
- Sharan C. Mansfield as Miss Taylor
- Neko Parham as Rehearsal Director
- Onira Tares as Chorus Girl
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