

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, ScreenplayBettina Gilois
ScreenplayHorton Foote
StoryChristopher Cleveland
ScreenplayCast

Queen Latifah
Bessie SmithKamryn Johnson
Young BessieRikki McKinney
Chorus GuyAlan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Tory Kittles
ClarenceClay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner