Bessie (2015)

"Survival began with a song"
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64
Bessie
StarringQueen LatifahKamryn JohnsonRikki McKinney
DirectorDee Rees
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NR 1 hr 47 minMay 16th, 2015Drama, Music, TV Movie
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Plot
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 16th, 2015
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Richard D. Zanuck, Shakim Compere, Randi Michel, Queen Latifah, Lili Fini Zanuck, Shelby Stone
Production Companies:The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
Bessie on the Web:Official Website
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