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COLLECTION · Movie · 2015

Bessie

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

Source: TMDB
* 6.4 (129)DramaMusicUnited States
Directors
Dee Rees
Countries
United States
Studios
The Zanuck Company · Flavor Unit Entertainment · HBO Films
Runtime
107 min
Release
16/05/2015
Score
6.4 / 10 (129)

Awards and nominations

  • Winner at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Movie
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Queen Latifah
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Khandi Alexander
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Mo'Nique
  • Winner at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Motion Picture
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Dee Rees
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Cinematography in a Non-Series
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Costume Design in a Non-Series
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Editing in a Non-Series
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Television Awards — Best Makeup/Hairstyling in a Non-Series
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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
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