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     Queen Latifah

     Bessie Smith
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     Michael K. Williams

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     Khandi Alexander

     Viola
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     Mike Epps

     Richard
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     Tika Sumpter

     Lucille
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     Tory Kittles

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

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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. Queen Latifah stars as Smith, and supporting roles are played by Michael ...

   • Category: Biographical

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

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   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

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   May 22, 2015 · Subscribe to the HBO YouTube: http://itsh.bo/10qIqsjHBO Films presents Bessie, focusing on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, Saturday, May 16 at 8PM.The o...

   • Date: May 23, 2015
   • Views: 358.9K
   • Author: HBO

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   Is Bessie a good movie?

   • Metacritic gave the film a score of 75 out of 100 based on 20 critic reviews. As of 2016, Bessie remained the most watched HBO original movie of all time with 1.34 million viewers and an 18–49 demo rating of 0.4.

   Bessie (film) - Wikipedia

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   Who is the director of the movie Bessie?

   • The film is a feature length version of the award-winning short film of the same name by openly gay writer and director Dee Rees, who also helms this version and later directed Bessie starring Queen Latifah above.

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   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.

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   Who was Bessie Smith?

   • The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s. The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s. The Queen brings Bessie back to life. Mo'Nique was offered the role of Viola, but she refused because she had played that type of character before.

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   Bessie is a 2015 biopic of blues singer Bessie Smith, starring Queen Latifah and directed by Dee Rees. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, but praises Latifah's performance and the musical scenes.

   • 68% (32)
   • Director: Dee Rees

   • Content Rating: TVMA
   • Actors: Queen Latifah

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

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   May 15, 2015 · Bessie. 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. This sexually-charged, intense look at Blues icon Bessie Smith often feels ...

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    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.

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    Bessie (2015) 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.