Bessie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Release & Details
Release Date
2015-05-16
TMDb Rating
6.4
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
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