“Survival began with a song”
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Director
Writers
Dee Rees, Bettina Gilois, Dee Rees
Bessie Smith
Ma Rainey
Richard
Lucille
Jack Gee
William 'Pa' Rainey
John Hammond
Carl Van Vechten
Viola
Clarence
Young Bessie
Chorus Guy
