Bessie

movie

Survival began with a song

Released May 16, 2015

Genres:

Drama
Music
TV Movie

Overview

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

Runtime

1h 47m

Origin Country

United States

Original Language

English

Original Title

Bessie

Status

Released

Production Countries

United States of America

Spoken Languages

English

Production Companies

The Zanuck Company
United States
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Flavor Unit Entertainment
United States
HBO Films
United States

Keywords

blues
lgbt
woman director
black lgbt
lesbian

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Cast

Queen Latifah
as
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
as
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
as
Richard
Tika Sumpter
as
Lucille

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Crew

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Shakim Compere
as
Executive Producer
Hallie Foote
as
Co-Executive Producer
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Randi Michel
as
Executive Producer
Queen Latifah
as
Executive Producer

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Bessie

Genres:

Overview

Runtime

Origin Country

Original Language

Original Title

Status

Production Countries

Spoken Languages

Production Companies

Keywords

Cast

Queen Latifah

Mo'Nique

Mike Epps

Tika Sumpter

Crew

Shakim Compere

Hallie Foote

Randi Michel

Queen Latifah

Backdrops

Posters

Logos