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Bessie
Survival began with a song
May 16, 2015 · 1h 47m
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Drama
Music
TV Movie
PLOT
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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CAST
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
John Hammond
Oliver Platt
Carl Van Vechten
Directed by
Dee Rees
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
Country
US
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