Bessie
“Bessie,” directed by Dee Rees, is a biographical film that chronicles the life of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, capturing her rise to fame and the personal and professional struggles she faced along the way. The film delves into her complex relationships and the impact of her powerful voice on the music industry during the early 20th century.
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Director: Dee Rees
Actors: Bryan Greenberg, Charles S. Dutton, Khandi Alexander, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique, Oliver Platt, Queen Latifah, Tika Sumpter, Tory Kittles
Country: United States of America
Company: Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films, The Zanuck Company
Awards: Won 4 Primetime Emmys, 23 wins & 47 nominations total
Duration:
1h 55minRelease: 2015
Release Date: 2015-05-16
IMDb: 6.7
TMDB: 6.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
FilmAffinity: 6.1