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Bessie( 2015)

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Survival began with a song

Overview

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Queen Latifah

      Bessie Smith

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      Mo'Nique

      Ma Rainey

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      Mike Epps

      Richard

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      Tika Sumpter

      Lucille

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      Michael Kenneth Williams

      Jack Gee

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      Charles S. Dutton

      William 'Pa' Rainey

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      Bryan Greenberg

      John Hammond

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      Oliver Platt

      Carl Van Vechten

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      Khandi Alexander

      Viola

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      Tory Kittles

      Clarence

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      Joe Knezevich

      Frank Walker

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      Jeremie Harris

      Langston Hughes

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      Jennifer Sears

      Ma's Main Girl

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      Crystal Lee Brown

      Bessie's Dancer

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      Terence Rosemore

      Detroit Theater Manager

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      L. Warren Young

      Sharkish Man

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      Tia Hendricks

      Doreen Dupree

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      Whitney Goin

      Fania Van Vechten

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      Neko Parham

      Rehearsal Director

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      Kaden Washington Lewis

      Swarm Boy #1

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      Alkoya Brunson

      Swarm Boy #2

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      Todd Allen Durkin

      Night Club Owner

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      Swift Rice

      Stage Hand

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      Jim R. Coleman

      Host

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      Jessejames Locorriere

      Vanity Fair Editor

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      Onira Tarés

      Chorus Girl #1

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      Jhoni Davis

      Chorus Girl #2

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      Hunter Womack

      Roadie #1

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      Christopher Harvey

      Roadie #2

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      Marie Burke

      Etta Johnson

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      Levi Erik

      Benny Goodman

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      Nicole Spiezio

      Marguerite d'Alvarez

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      Bralyn Stokes

      Harry Pace

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      Sylvester Ambrose James II

      Jack Gee Jr.

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      Briana Starks

      Ma's Dancer

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      Alan T. Coleman

      Stagehand

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      Tray Williams

      Stage Crew (uncredited)

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      Montice Harmon

      Party Goer

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • blues
    • woman director
    • black lgbt
    • lesbian
    • lgbtq+