Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Cast

   • 

     Queen Latifah

     Bessie Smith
   • 

     Michael K. Williams

     Jack Gee
   • 

     Khandi Alexander

     Viola
   • 

     Mike Epps

     Richard
   • 

     Tika Sumpter

     Lucille
   • 

     Tory Kittles

     Clarence

   Show more

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bessie_(film)Bessie (film) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bessie_(film)

   • Cached

   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.

   • Category: Biographical

3. Videos

   • 

     1:31

     youtube.com

     Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

     May 22, 2015

     358.9K Views

   • 

     1:31

     youtube.com

     Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

     May 12, 2015

     51K Views

   • 

     1:00

     youtube.com

     Bessie: Trailer #2 (HBO Films)

     Apr 10, 2015

     135.7K Views

   View all

4. www.imdb.com › title › tt3704352Bessie (TV Movie 2015) - IMDb

   www.imdb.com › title › tt3704352

   • Cached

   May 16, 2015 · Bessie: Directed by Dee Rees. With Queen Latifah, Kamryn Johnson, Rikki McKinney, Alan T. Coleman. The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

   • 6.7/10 (4.8K)
   • Genre: Biography, Drama, Music

   • Director: Dee Rees
   • Release Date: 2015-05-16

5. www.amazon.com › Bessie-Queen-Latifah › dpWatch Bessie | Prime Video - amazon.com

   www.amazon.com › Bessie-Queen-Latifah › dp

   • Cached

   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.

   • Video Duration: 111 min

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

6. People also ask

   Where can I watch Bessie?

   • Watch Bessie with a subscription on Max, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Strong performances, led by Queen Latifah, overpower a middling script in the entertaining and informative Bessie. Blues singer Bessie Smith (Queen Latifah) rises to fame in the 1920s to become a musical legend.

   Bessie | Rotten Tomatoes

   www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bessie_2015

   See all results for this question

   Is 'Bessie' a good movie?

   • “Bessie” hides none of Smith’s demons or resilience. Reportedly in the making for 22 years from a script by Horton Foote, it’s easy to see why “Bessie” was a film inevitability. This is a great story of a relatively unheralded talent.

   Bessie movie review & film summary (2015) | Roger Ebert

   www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bessie-2015

   See all results for this question

   Is 'Bessie' a good show?

   • HBO’s “Bessie,” premiering Saturday on the network, is a flawed drama that nonetheless warrants a look simply because of the bright spotlight it gives the underrated talents of star Queen Latifah, who does quite easily the best work of her career here.

   Bessie movie review & film summary (2015) | Roger Ebert

   www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bessie-2015

   See all results for this question

   Was Bessie based on a book?

   • An early article announcing the HBO film indicated it would be based on Bessie, a 1972 biography by Chris Albertson, but a year later the book was not included in the film's credits or promotion, nor did the end result bear but a peripheral resemblance to Albertson's book.

   Bessie (film) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_(film)

   See all results for this question

7. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › bessie-2015Bessie movie review & film summary (2015) | Roger Ebert

   www.rogerebert.com › reviews › bessie-2015

   • Cached

   May 15, 2015 · Queen Latifah stars as the rebellious and talented singer who refused to compromise her art or identity in the face of racism and sexism. The film covers her rise and fall, her affairs and struggles, and her musical legacy.

8. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › bessieBessie (2015) | Rotten Tomatoes

   www.rottentomatoes.com › m › bessie

   • Cached

   Bessie is a biographical film about the life and career of Bessie Smith, a legendary blues singer in the 1920s. The film features strong performances, especially by Queen Latifah, but has a middling script, according to critics.

   • 68% (32)
   • Director: Dee Rees

   • Content Rating: TVMA
   • Actors: Queen Latifah

9. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

10. www.hbo.com › movies › bessieBessie (2015) | Watch the Movie on HBO | HBO.com

    www.hbo.com › movies › bessie

    • Cached

    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.

11. www.max.com › movies › bessieWatch Bessie (HBO) | Max

    www.max.com › movies › bessie

    • Cached

    Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer. Watch Bessie (HBO) and more new movie premieres on Max. Plans start at $9.99/month.