Bessie | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | September 11, 2015
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Follows familiar Biopic checkpoints. It is held up by outstanding performances from the lead cast. #HBO
| genre | Drama | History |
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| synopsis | The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s. |
| lead actors | Queen Latifah | Mo'Nique | Mike Epps | Tika Sumpter | Michael Kenneth Williams | Charles S. Dutton | Bryan Greenberg | Oliver Platt | Khandi Alexander | Tory Kittles |
| director | Dee Rees |