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Scene from Bessie (2015)
Scene Details
| Duration: 109 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 81 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x1080 | Added: 2016-Mar-23 |
Actresses in this Scene
Queen Latifah
Birth Name: Queen Latifah
Birth Date: 1970-03-18
Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA (Search Country)
Details
Alternate Names: Dana Owens, Κουίν Λατίφα, 拉蒂法皇后, 퀸 라티파
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Career
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Full Biography
Dana Elaine Owens, known professionally as Queen Latifah, was born on March 18, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey. She began her career as a rapper and singer, signing with Tommy Boy Records in 1989. Her debut album 'All Hail the Queen' featured the hit single 'Ladies First'. She gained further recognition starring as Khadijah James on the Fox sitcom 'Living Single' from 1993 to 1998. Latifah's work includes several notable films and television shows, such as her role in 'Chicago', for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and her portrayal of blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO film 'Bessie' (2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award.
About the Movie: Bessie (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: В блюзе только Бесси
Director: Dee Rees
Writer: Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland, Dee Rees, Horton Foote
Production & Genre
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Companies: Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films, The Zanuck Company
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music, Tv Movie
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Keywords
Keywords: black lgbt, blues, lesbian, lgbt, woman director
Story
Bessie chronicles the life and career of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith. The film follows Smith's rise to fame during the 1920s and '30s. It explores her struggles as a black woman in the South during this period, as well as her personal life, including her tumultuous relationship with her husband Jack Gee.
Summary
Bessie is a biographical drama directed by Dee Rees that tells the story of Bessie Smith, one of the most influential blues singers of the 20th century. The film focuses on Smith's professional and personal life during the height of her career in the 1920s and '30s. It highlights themes of racial discrimination, women's empowerment, and LGBTQ+ representation, as Smith is depicted as a powerful, strong-willed woman navigating societal challenges. As one of the few films about a black lesbian figure, Bessie adds an important perspective to cinematic history.