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6.4/10 • 123

2015-05-161h 47m

DramaMusicTV Movie

Survival began with a song

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

Directors
Dee Rees
Editors
Brian A. Kates

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Queen Latifah

    Queen Latifah

    Bessie Smith

  2. Kamryn Johnson

    Kamryn Johnson

    Young Bessie

  3. Rikki McKinney

    Rikki McKinney

    Chorus Guy

  4. Alan T. Coleman

    Alan T. Coleman

    Stagehand

  5. Tory Kittles

    Tory Kittles

    Clarence

  6. Clay Chappell

    Clay Chappell

    '81' Theatre Owner

  7. Tika Sumpter

    Tika Sumpter

    Lucille

  8. Sharan C. Mansfield

    Sharan C. Mansfield

    Miss Taylor

  9. Neko Parham

    Neko Parham

    Rehearsal Director

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
blueslgbtwoman directorblack lgbtlesbian