Bessie (2015)
Survival began with a song
Starring Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps
Directed by Dee Rees
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Runtime: 107 min.
Rating: 6.7
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Music,TV Movie
Keywords: woman director,black lgbt
Cast
Bessie Smith
Ma Rainey
Richard
Lucille
Jack Gee
William 'Pa' Rainey
John Hammond
Carl Van Vechten
Viola
Clarence
Frank Walker
Langston Hughes
Ma's Main Girl
Bessie's Dancer
Detroit Theater Manager
Sharkish Man
Doreen Dupree
Fania Van Vechten
Rehearsal Director
Swarm Boy #1
Swarm Boy #2
Night Club Owner
Stage Hand
Host
Vanity Fair Editor
Chorus Girl #1
Chorus Girl #2
Roadie #1
Roadie #2
Etta Johnson
Benny Goodman
Marguerite d'Alvarez
Harry Pace
Jack Gee Jr.