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Bessie - Survival began with a song

Bessie Released

Bessie Released

Drama Music TV Movie
  • 6.354
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  • 2015
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  • en
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  • US
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  • 1h 47m

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

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