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Bessie

2015· 1h 47m

DramaMusicTV Movie

Directed by Dee Rees

6.4/ 10

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HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max

HBO Max

Overview

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

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

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