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Bessie (DVD + UltraViolet)
Oscar nominee Queen Latifah (Chicago) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation. Also starring Michael Kenneth Williams (12 Years a Slave) and Oscar winner Mo'Nique (Precious), Bessie focuses on the transformation of a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues," one of the most successful and influential recording artists of the 1920s. Capturing Bessie Smith's professional and personal highs and lows, the film paints a portrait of a tenacious spirit who, despite her demons, became a legend.
Details
- Length
- Rating TV-MA
- Released:
- Added Jun 11 2015
- Production Year 2015
- Empire SKU 1744077
- UPC Code 883929477333
- Studio HBO Home Video
- Packaging Keep
- Number of Discs 1
- Disc SS-DL
- Subtitles English, French and Spanish
Features
"Bessie: A Creative Journey": An exclusive, in-depth look at the collaborative process in bringing "Bessie" to life on screen. Featuring interviews with Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mo'Nique, Director/Co-Writer Dee Rees and cast and crew.
Audio/Video
- Audio
English Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
French Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo
- Video
Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Cast
- Queen Latifah
- Khandi Alexander
- Bryan Greenberg
- Charles S. Dutton
- Michael Kenneth Williams
- Mike Epps
- Mo'Nique
- Tika Sumpter
- Oliver Platt