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Bessie

Survival began with a song

6.4130 votes20151h 47mReleased

Drama
Music
TV Movie

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

Director: Dee Rees
Released: 16 May 2015
Studio: The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
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Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander

Viola

Tory Kittles

Clarence

Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy

Alan T. Coleman

Stagehand

Clay Chappell

'81' Theatre Owner

Sharan C. Mansfield

Miss Taylor

Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

Onira Tarés

Chorus Girl

Jhoni Davis

Chorus Girl

Jim R. Coleman

Host

Melissa Youngblood

Theatergoer

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