Bessie (2015)
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Watch nowDrama, Music, TV Movie
Cast
- Queen Latifah — Bessie Smith
- Mo'Nique — Ma Rainey
- Mike Epps — Richard
- Tika Sumpter — Lucille
- Michael Kenneth Williams — Jack Gee
- Charles S. Dutton — William 'Pa' Rainey
- Bryan Greenberg — John Hammond
- Oliver Platt — Carl Van Vechten
- Khandi Alexander — Viola
- Tory Kittles — Clarence
- Kamryn Johnson — Young Bessie
- Rikki McKinney — Chorus Guy
Where to watch Bessie
HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
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