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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (TV)

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Original title

Introducing Dorothy Dandridgeaka

AKA

Face of an Angel

Year

1999

Running time

120 min.

Country

United States

Director

Martha Coolidge

Screenwriter

Scott Abbott, Shonda Rhimes. Book: Earl Mills

Cast

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Cinematography

Robbie Greenberg

Producer

City Entertainment, Esparza-Katz Productions, HBO

Genre

Drama | Biography. Music. Film In Film. TV Movie

Synopsis

Halle Berry stars in this biopic of the trailblazing African-American actress Dorothy Dandridge. Despite her talent, which prompted her nomination for a Best Actress Academy Award--the first for an African-American woman--Dandridge's life was a constant struggle against the racism and sexism of the 1950s.

Awards: 2000: Emmy: 5 Awards, Including Best Actress (Halle Berry). 11 Nominations

1999: Golden Globes: Best Actress in Mini-Series or TV Picture (Halle Berry). 3 nominations

1999: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director (Miniseries/TV Movie)

1999: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Best Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries (Berry)

1999: Satellite Awards: 3 nominations

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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (TV)

1999

Martha Coolidge

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