Bessie (2015)
"Survival began with a song"
Drama
Music
TV Movie
Stream on
Rent
Buy
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Discover your next watch — randomly
Our trailer feed shows you random movies & shows one at a time. Hit Want and we'll remember it on your personal watchlist — so you never lose track of what caught your eye.
Try the Trailer Feed →
Cast
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
John Hammond
Oliver Platt
Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
Viola
Tory Kittles
Clarence
No Photo
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
No Photo
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
No Photo
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
No Photo
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
No Photo
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor