Bessie (2015)
"Survival began with a song"
Title: Bessie
Original Title: Bessie
Release Date: 2015-05-16
Status: Released
Rating: 6.331/10 (from 124 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Production Companies: The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Cast
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Tory Kittles
Clarence
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
