Synopsis
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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Cast
Directed by Dee Rees
MY
Melissa Youngblood
Theatergoer
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
KJ
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
RM
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
AT
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Tory Kittles
Clarence
CC
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
SC
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis
Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman
Host
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Jennifer Sears
Ma's Main Girl
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Production
The details
Release
2015
Runtime
107 min
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