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Bessie

Directed by Dee Rees

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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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Bessie Smith

Ma Rainey

Richard

Lucille

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Christopher Cleveland

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Michael Kenneth Williams

Jack Gee

Charles S. Dutton

William 'Pa' Rainey

Bryan Greenberg

John Hammond

Carl Van Vechten

Khandi Alexander

Viola

Clarence

Young Bessie

Chorus Guy

Alan T. Coleman

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'81' Theatre Owner

Sharan C. Mansfield

Miss Taylor

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Chorus Girl

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Melissa Youngblood

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

Who directed Bessie?

Dee Rees directed Bessie.

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