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Survival began with a song

Bessie

6.420151h 47m
DramaMusicTV Movie

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

Directed by Dee Rees

Behind the scenes

Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Queen Latifah
Queen LatifahBessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Mo'NiqueMa Rainey
Mike Epps
Mike EppsRichard
Tika Sumpter
Tika SumpterLucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Oliver Platt
Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten

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