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Bessie Smith (Queen Latifah) is a young singer from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She and her siblings are orphaned when their parents, William and Laura, die, leaving their oldest sister, Viola (Khandi Alexander), to raise them. Viola is abusive and vicious and Bessie's childhood is unhappy.
- Biographical
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.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Dee Rees
- 2015-05-16
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.
May 22, 2015 · Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films) Subscribe to the HBO YouTube: http://itsh.bo/10qIqsj HBO Films presents Bessie, focusing on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, Saturday, May 16 at 8PM.
- 2 min
- 359K
- HBO
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May 12, 2015 · HBO Films presents Bessie, focusing on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, Saturday, May 16 at 8PM.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Bessie Smith was a jazz and blues vocalist who became the "Empress of the Blues" with hits like "Downhearted Blues" and "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out." She died in a car accident in 1937, after a career of success and struggle.
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May 15, 2015 · Queen Latifah stars as the rebellious and talented singer who defied racism and patriarchy in the 1920s. The film covers her rise and fall, her affairs and struggles, and her musical legacy.
