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Bessie

Name: Bessie
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Released: 2015-01-01
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps, Tika Sumpter, Michael Kenneth Williams

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2015 · 107 min Drama Music TV Movie

⭐ 6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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

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📋 Film Details

Year	2015
Country	United States of America
Genre	Drama, Music, TV Movie
Director	Dee Rees
Runtime	107 min.
Rating	TMDB: 6.3/10 (126 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Dee Rees

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