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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 Kenneth Williams as Smith's first husband Jack ...
Jun 2, 2015 · Bessie: Music from the HBO Film by Various Artists released in 2015. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
May 8, 2015 · Putting Bessie on screen required a new level of intimacy from Queen Latifah, born Dana Owens. In bare skin and bedroom scenes with men and women, she is vulnerable one instant; sexy and bombastic ...
Bessie. Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer. more. Starring: Queen LatifahMichael Kenneth WilliamsKhandi Alexander. Director: Dee Rees. Add Max to any Hulu plan for an additional $15.99/month.
May 13, 2015 · TV Review: ‘Bessie’. A star vehicle and then some, “ Bessie ” casts Queen Latifah as blues singer Bessie Smith, in a big, bold movie that’s as vibrant, raw and musical as it is unfocused ...
May 13, 2015 · TV Review: ‘Bessie’. A star vehicle and then some, “ Bessie ” casts Queen Latifah as blues singer Bessie Smith, in a big, bold movie that’s as vibrant, raw and musical as it is unfocused ...
May 18, 2015 · 7 Moments That Prove Bessie Is the Original Boss-Lady. Queen Latifah had us glued to our televisions Saturday night, thanks to her powerful performance as 1920s blues legend Bessie Smith in HBO's ...
