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Dominican Rep. Bessie (TV)
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Drama
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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"For such a volatile character, Latifah gives a refreshingly restrained performance, and her commanding stillness imbues gravitas into a number of key scenes." | POS |
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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." | POS |
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"Queen Latifah should be a slam dunk for an Emmy nomination for playing Bessie." | POS |
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"'Bessie' shows us an assortment of moments from that life but doesn’t really make us feel it, despite Queen Latifah’s best efforts." | NEU |
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"'Bessie' is a thoughtful and at times stirring example of how a film can add texture to a legendary figure." | POS |
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