Bessie
Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 23 wins & 47 nominations total
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"Survival began with a song"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
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Cast
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
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis
Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman
Host
Crew
Shakim Compere
Executive Producer
Production
Randi Michel
Executive Producer
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Queen Latifah
Executive Producer
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Ron Schmidt
Producer
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Shelby Stone
Executive Producer
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Lili Fini Zanuck
Executive Producer
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Richard D. Zanuck
Executive Producer
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Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Sound
Dee Rees
Director
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Dee Rees
Story
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Dee Rees
Screenplay
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Horton Foote
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