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Bessie

2015 • 111 minutes
4.7
64 reviews
91%
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About this movie

Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of a tenacious spirit who, despite her own demons, went on to become one of the most successful and influential musical artists of the 20th century.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
64 reviews
Debra Keller-Perry
August 19, 2015
This movie was well written, had excellent actors, and the story was created with great depth and character development. Every ounce of it was authentic, from the cars to the clothing to the musical performances. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
Laci Burrell
April 30, 2016
This movie is awesome especially if queen latifah is in it 👍 💟🙏
Melissa Mathis
October 30, 2017
What the he'll get her to go to the store and get some one to get a new phone and I don't know what to do with my new phone and I don't want to get in the morning