Bessie
Survival began with a song
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Where to watch
Not available to stream in US
Synopsis
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Cast & crew
Directed by Dee Rees
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
Khandi AlexanderViola
Tory KittlesClarenceKamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie
Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy
