Bessie 2015

Synopsis

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

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Cast

• Queen Latifah Bessie Smith
• Mo'Nique Ma Rainey
• Mike Epps Richard
• Tika Sumpter Lucille
• Michael Kenneth Williams Jack Gee
• Charles S. Dutton William 'Pa' Rainey
• Bryan Greenberg John Hammond
• Oliver Platt Carl Van Vechten
• Khandi Alexander Viola
• Tory Kittles Clarence

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