Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Cast
- Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith
- Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey
- Mike Epps as Richard
- Tika Sumpter as Lucille
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Jack Gee
- Charles S. Dutton as William 'Pa' Rainey
- Bryan Greenberg as John Hammond
- Oliver Platt as Carl Van Vechten
- Khandi Alexander as Viola
- Tory Kittles as Clarence