Bessie

A raw, soulful rise-and-fall portrait that immerses you in the blues and the hard-won life behind the music.

Directed by

Dee Rees

Genres

Drama, Music, Tv movie

Starring

Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique, Mike Epps

Tagline

Survival began with a song

Overview

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

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, ambition, race, music

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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