Bessie Smith (Queen Latifah) is a young singer from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She and her siblings are orphaned when their parents, William and Laura, die, leaving their oldest sister, Viola (Khandi …

Bessie: Directed by Dee Rees. With Queen Latifah, Kamryn Johnson, Rikki McKinney, Alan T. Coleman. The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

An intimate portrait of blues singer Bessie Smith who emerged from the vaudeville circuit and fought her demons to rise to international stardom.

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Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer.

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

Where to watch Bessie (2015) starring Queen Latifah, Kamryn Johnson, Rikki McKinney and directed by Dee Rees.