Bessie

Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer.more

Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the...More

Starring: Queen LatifahMichael Kenneth WilliamsKhandi Alexander

Director: Dee Rees

TVMABlack StoriesDramaMusicLGBTQ+BiographyMovie2015
  • 5.1
  • hd

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Bessie

Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer.

Starring: Queen LatifahMichael Kenneth WilliamsKhandi AlexanderMike EppsTika Sumpter

Director: Dee Rees

TVMABlack StoriesDramaMusicLGBTQ+BiographyMovie2015
  • 5.1
  • hd

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