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Where to Watch Bessie (2015)
Survival began with a song
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
TV MovieMusicDrama 107 min 6.3/10 from 126 votes
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- Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith
- Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey
- Mike Epps as Richard
- Tika Sumpter as Lucille
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Jack Gee