Bessie

Bessie

2015
★★★☆☆ 6.3/10
⏱️ 107 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
DramaMusicTV Movie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel

Rent

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Buy

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Cast

Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Kamryn Johnson
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Tory Kittles
Tory Kittles
Clarence
Clay Chappell
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner

Crew

Director
Dee Rees
Writer
Bettina Gilois, Horton Foote, Dee Rees
Producer
Queen Latifah, Lili Fini Zanuck, Shelby Stone

Production

The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films

Keywords

blueslgbtwoman directorblack lgbtlesbian