Survival began with a song

Bessie

6.42015 · 1h 47m · EN

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

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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

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