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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...
Bessie is an HBO film starring Queen Latifah in an excellent portrayal of 1920’s blues legend Bessie Smith. The movie covers Bessie’s rise, fall, and comeback during the 1920’s — 1930’s with brief peeks back into her childhood.
Jun 23, 2020 · 2015 Bessie Official Trailer 1 HD HBO FilmsCategory: Biography, Drama, MusicProduction: HBO FilmsDirector: Dee ReesCast:Queen Latifah ... BessieKamryn John...
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May 18, 2015 · The true story confirms that Bessie's mother, Laura Smith, died when Bessie was eight or nine. Her father, William Smith, had died when she was a baby. Like in the movie, her oldest sister, Viola, assumed the responsibility of raising her and her four other siblings: Andrew, Lulu, Tinnie, and Clarence. -'Bessie' by Chris Albertson.
Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer. 1,429 1 h 47 min 2015. X-Ray 18+. Drama · Arts, Entertainment, and Culture · Serious.
May 16, 2015 · The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s. Dee Rees. Director, Screenplay, Story. Bettina Gilois. Screenplay. Christopher Cleveland. Screenplay.
Bessie Love (1898–1986) was an actress whose career began in silent films, and continued into sound films, radio, and television.She was also active in the theatre.Her early career was exclusively in American film; after she moved to England in 1935, she performed in productions made only in the U.K., and British productions made in Europe.
