Bessie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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Stream in 84 countries
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United States
US United States
MX Mexico
BS Bahamas
CA Canada
BZ Belize
GT Guatemala
HN Honduras
SV El Salvador
JM Jamaica
Showing 10 of 84 countries.
Cast, directors & writers
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
Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
Alan T. Coleman
Stagehand
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
Jhoni Davis
Chorus Girl
Jim R. Coleman
Host
Melissa Youngblood
Theatergoer
Dee Rees
Director · Writer
Bettina Gilois
Writer
Horton Foote
Writer
Christopher Cleveland
Writer
About streaming Bessie worldwide
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In United States, the listed subscription streaming options for Bessie are HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.
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