Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003)

  • NR
  • 06/24/2003 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h

Overview

Actor Obba Babatundé hosts this biopic showcasing the life of acclaimed African-American singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge, who overcame racism and personal tragedy to become one of the most acclaimed performers of Hollywood's golden age. The film combines rare historical footage of Dandridge, on and off the stage, and interviews with stars such as Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Guy and Halle Berry discussing her powerful legacy.

Ruth Adkins Robinson

Director, Writer

Cast

Dorothy Dandridge's headshot

Dorothy Dandridge

Self (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé's headshot

Obba Babatundé

Host
Laurence Fishburne's headshot

Laurence Fishburne

Self
Jasmine Guy's headshot

Jasmine Guy

Self
Rolonda Watts's headshot

Rolonda Watts

Self
Brock Peters's headshot

Brock Peters

Self
Fayard Nicholas's headshot

Fayard Nicholas

Self
Carmen De Lavallade's headshot

Carmen De Lavallade

Self

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