Bessie

Biography 2015 1 hr 52 min

Available on Prime Video, Crave, Telus TV+

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Biography 2015 1 hr 52 min

14A

Starring Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, Khandi Alexander

Director Dee Rees

Bessie

Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith
Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee
Khandi Alexander

Viola
Mike Epps

Richard
Tika Sumpter

Lucille

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Bessie

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The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

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Information

Studio: HBO FILMS PRESENTS A FLAVOR UNIT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION AND A ZANUCK COMPANY PRODUCTION
Released: 2015
Run Time: 1 hr 52 min
Rated: 14A
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.