When was Bessie released?

Bessie was released on May 16, 2015.

Bessie was directed by Dee Rees.

Who is in the cast of Bessie?

The main cast of Bessie includes Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Michael Kenneth Williams.

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Bessie

Bessie

Name: Bessie
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Released: 2015-05-16
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Michael Kenneth Williams

2015

1h 47m

Drama

Music

TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

2015

Runtime

1h 47m

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Storyline

"Survival began with a song"

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

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 47m
: May 16, 2015
Digital Release: May 16, 2015
Languages: English
Director: Dee Rees
Production: The Zanuck Company
Flavor Unit Entertainment
Flavor Unit Entertainment
HBO Films
Production Countries: United States of America