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 Smith
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Tory Kittles
Clarence
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
