Bessie (TV)
- Original title
- Bessie
- Year
- 2015
- Running time
- 112 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Queen Latifah
- Michael K. Williams
- Tika Sumpter
- Mo'Nique
- Oliver Platt
- Bryan Greenberg
- Khandi Alexander
- Mike Epps
- Crystal Lee Brown
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- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Biography. Music
- Synopsis
- The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
- Awards
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2015: Emmy: Best TV Movie. 6 Nominations2015: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Actress (Latifah) & Supp. Actress (Mo'Nique)2015: Satellite Awards: 4 Nominations including Best TV Movie2015: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director (Miniseries/TV Movie)2015: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Best Actress TV Miniseries/Movie (Latifah)
- Critics' reviews
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"Director Dee Rees lends the film grit, even when it's singing a familiar tune. But this is really a showcase for the actors."
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