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Bessie (2015) · Cineora

Bessie poster

A DEE REES FILM

Bessie

20151h 47mMovie

DramaMusicTV Movie

IMDb6.7/ 10 · 5.2K votes

SURVIVAL BEGAN WITH A SONG

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

Gritty
Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Music
True story
Period piece

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a comfort rewatch and talking about after. Contains strong language and sexual content.

DirectorDee Rees

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Queen LatifahBessie Smith

Mo'NiqueMa Rainey

Mike EppsRichard

Tika SumpterLucille

Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee

Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond

Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten

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