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Bessie is a 2015 HBO TV film about the American blues singer Bessie Smith, and focuses on her transformation as a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues". The film is directed by Dee Rees, with a screenplay by Rees, Christopher Cleveland and Bettina Gilois.
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May 16, 2015 · Watch the trailer and read reviews of Bessie, a 2015 biopic starring Queen Latifah as the legendary blues performer Bessie Smith. The movie covers her rise to fame, her struggles with racism and her personal relationships.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Dee Rees
- 2015-05-16
May 21, 2024 · Bessie Smith, American singer, one of the greatest blues vocalists. Known as the ‘Empress of the Blues,’ she was a bold, supremely confident artist who sang with breathtaking emotional intensity on such songs as ‘Down Hearted Blues,’ ‘Empty Bed Blues,’ and ‘Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out.’.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Who was Bessie Smith?Bessie Smith was one of the greatest blues vocalists ever. She made 160 recordings in all, in many of which she was accompanied by some of the grea...
- What is Bessie Smith remembered for?Known in her lifetime as the “Empress of the Blues,” Smith was a bold, supremely confident artist who often disdained the use of a microphone and w...
- How did Bessie Smith become famous?About 1913 Smith toured with Ma Rainey, one of the first of the great blues singers, and afterward traveled through the South singing in tent shows...
TV-MA | drama | 1 HR 52 MIN | 2015. WATCH NOW. Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer. Watch Bessie (2015) online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
Bessie. Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer. 1,449 IMDb 6.6 1 h 47 min 2015. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Emotional · Serious · Inspiring. Subscribe to Max for $9.99/month, rent, or buy. Watch with Max. Start your subscription. Rent. HD $3.79. Buy. HD $12.99. More purchase. options.
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Apr 3, 2015 · Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith, the legendary blues singer known for her powerful voice and turbulent life. Watch the trailer and learn more about the film, directed by Dee Rees and featuring Mo'Nique and Michael Kenneth Williams.
Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of a tenacious spirit who, despite her own demons, went on to become one of the most successful and influential...
