Bessie (2015)

6.4/10 • 107 min • Drama Music TV Movie

Overview

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

Cast

Queen Latifah

Mo'Nique

Mike Epps

Tika Sumpter

Michael Kenneth Williams

Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg

Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander

Tory Kittles

Clarence

Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

Onira Tarés

Jhoni Davis

Jim R. Coleman

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