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Bessie (2015)

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1h 47min
Bessie

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Synopsis

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

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Cast

Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Mo'Nique
Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

Mike Epps
Mike Epps

Richard

Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg
Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Oliver Platt
Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander
Khandi Alexander

Viola

Tory Kittles
Tory Kittles

Clarence

Kamryn Johnson
Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

Alan T. Coleman
Alan T. Coleman

Stagehand

Clay Chappell
Clay Chappell

'81' Theatre Owner

Sharan C. Mansfield
Sharan C. Mansfield

Miss Taylor

Neko Parham
Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

Onira Tares
Onira Tares

Chorus Girl

Jhoni Davis
Jhoni Davis

Chorus Girl

Jim R. Coleman
Jim R. Coleman

Host

Melissa Youngblood
Melissa Youngblood

Theatergoer

Jennifer Sears
Jennifer Sears

Ma's Main Girl

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