"Bessie" quotes

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

Director: Dee Rees

Writer: Dee Rees (screenplay), Christopher Cleveland (screenplay), Bettina Gilois (screenplay), Dee Rees (story), Horton Foote (story)

Production: N/A

Genre: biography, drama, music

Year: 2015

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 6.7

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 16 May 2015

Awards: Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 19 wins & 46 nominations.