Bessie. [videorecording (DVD)]
Bessie. [videorecording (DVD)]
Publication Date
:
2015
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (135 min.)
Subject Term
:
Singers -- Drama
Biographical films.
Made-for-TV movies.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
LGBTQ2 drama.
Genre
:
Feature films.
Additional Contributors
:
Latifah, Queen.
Summary
:
Oscar nominee Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith. Bessie focuses on the transformation of a struggling young singer into 'The Empress of the Blues,'one of the most successful and influential recording artists of the 1920s. Capturing Bessie Smith's professional and personal highs and lows, the film paints a portrait of a tenacious spirit who, despite her demons, became a legend.
Language
:
English
General Note
:
DVD.
Rated 14A.
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