Bessie is a Film programme that first aired in 2015 and has been classified a 15 certificate.

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Bessie (2015)

Directed by

Dee Rees

Written by

Christopher Cleveland

,

Horton Foote

Genre: Film

Running Time: 135 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2015

Rating:

4/5 Stars

Classification: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Made for TV

Cast

	Michael Kenneth Williams	...	Jack Gee
	Tika Sumpter	...	Lucille
	Queen Latifah	...	Bessie Smith
	Bryan Greenberg	...	John Hammond
	Oliver Platt	...	Carl Van Vechten
	Khandi Alexander	...	Viola
	Mike Epps	...	Richard
	Mo'Nique Imes-Jackson	...	Ma Rainey
	Charles S. Dutton	...	William 'Pa' Rainey
	Tory Kittles	...	Clarence
	Onira Tares	...	Chorus Girl
	Alkoya Brunson	...	Swarm Boy
	Tia Hendricks	...	Doreen Dupree
	Whitney Goin	...	Fania Van Vechten
	Todd Allen Durkin	...	Night Club Owner