Bessie
Survival began with a song
20151h 47m6.4(130 votes)
DramaMusicTV Movie
Synopsis
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Bessie (2015) is a drama, music, and tv movie film directed by Dee Rees. It stars Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, and Mike Epps. The film runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 130 votes.
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Director
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
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Where can I watch Bessie?
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Who stars in Bessie?
Bessie stars Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, and Tika Sumpter, and was directed by Dee Rees.
How long is Bessie?
Bessie has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes.
When did Bessie come out?
Bessie was released in 2015.
What genre is Bessie?
Bessie is a drama, music, and tv movie film.
Is Bessie worth watching?
Bessie holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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