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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is a 1999 American biographical drama television film directed by Martha Coolidge and written by Shonda Rhimes and Scott Abbott, based on the 1991 biography Dorothy Dandridge by Earl Mills.
- Biographical Drama
Aug 21, 1999 · Introducing Dorothy Dandridge: Directed by Martha Coolidge. With Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé. Dorothy Dandridge's way to fame and fortune as a dancer, singer and actress.
- (3.9K)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Martha Coolidge
- 1999-08-21
Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. Dandridge (Halle Berry) begins her career working as a nightclub singer before eventually breaking into Hollywood, where she meets her steadfast manager (Brent Spiner) and struggles against racism.
- 116 min
- 15.5K
- PTV1
Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress.
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- Martha Coolidge
- R
- Halle Berry
Aug 20, 1999 · R. Released. Aug 20, 1999. Halle Berry won a 1999 Best Actress Golden Globe for her electrifying portrayal of the legendary African American actress.
Aug 2, 2020 · https://www.daaracarchive.org/2012/11... Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best...
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- Black Film History
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge. Halle Berry won a 1999 Best Actress Golden Globe for her electrifying portrayal of the legendary African American actress. Watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time.
