Survival began with a song
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
DirectorDee Rees
WritersDee Rees, Bettina Gilois, Horton Foote, Christopher Cleveland
Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)
Trailer · Official
Trailer
2
Female
Acting
1
Male
4
3
6.6
Movie
2020
6.5
2008
7.1
6.8
2004
6.4
1999
6.3
2010
2014
1990
2007
2015
1991
6.9
2018
2023
7.5
1977
3.8
1962
8.0
1994
0
2025
5.4
2022
5.0
2011
4.4
2012
