Bessie (2015)
- NR
- 05/16/2015 (US)
- Drama, Music, TV Movie
- 1h 47m
Survival began with a song
Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Dee Rees
Director, Story, ScreenplayHorton Foote
StoryBettina Gilois
ScreenplayChristopher Cleveland
ScreenplayCast
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
