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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 LatifahBessie Smith -
Mo'NiqueMa Rainey -
Mike EppsRichard -
Tika SumpterLucille -
Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee -
Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey -
Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond -
Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten -
Khandi AlexanderViola -
Tory KittlesClarence -
Kamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie -
Rikki McKinneyChorus Guy
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Alan T. ColemanStagehand
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Clay Chappell'81' Theatre Owner
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Sharan C. MansfieldMiss Taylor
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Neko ParhamRehearsal Director -
Onira TarésChorus Girl -
Jhoni DavisChorus Girl -
Jim R. ColemanHost -
Melissa YoungbloodTheatergoer
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