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Bessie

Survival began with a song

6.4May 16, 2015107 min

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

Cast

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Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

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Mo'Nique

Ma Rainey

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Mike Epps

Richard

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Tika Sumpter

Lucille

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Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

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Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

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Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

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Oliver Platt

Carl Van Vechten

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Khandi Alexander

Viola

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Tory Kittles

Clarence

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