Bessie (2015)
Anno di uscita: 2015
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: В блюзе только Бесси
Regista: Dee Rees
Writer: Bettina Gilois, Christopher Cleveland, Dee Rees, Horton Foote
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Ron Schmidt
Executive Producer: Lili Fini Zanuck, Queen Latifah, Randi Michel, Richard D. Zanuck, Shakim Compere, Shelby Stone
Società: Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films, The Zanuck Company
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music, Tv Movie
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: black lgbt, blues, lesbian, lgbt, woman director
Storia
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.
Riassunto
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.
