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2015

Bessie

Directed by Dee Rees
Survival began with a song

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

Duration

1h 47m

Released

May 16, 2015

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6.4

Rating122

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Lists31

Cast132

  • Queen Latifah
  • Kamryn Johnson
  • Rikki McKinney
  • Alan T. Coleman
  • Tory Kittles
  • Clay Chappell
  • Tika Sumpter
  • Sharan C. Mansfield
  • Neko Parham

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