Bessie.
(DVD)
Contributors
Rees, Dee, television director,
Queen Latifah, 1970- actor.
Williams, Michael Kenneth actor.
Alexander, Khandi, 1957- actor.
Epps, Mike, actor.
Queen Latifah, 1970- actor.
Williams, Michael Kenneth actor.
Alexander, Khandi, 1957- actor.
Epps, Mike, actor.
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : HBO Home Entertainment, [2015].
Edition
DVD.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlings Branch - ADULT | BESS | Checked Out | April 25, 2024 |
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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : HBO Home Entertainment, [2015].
Format
DVD
Edition
DVD.
Language
English
UPC
883929477333
Notes
General Note
DVD release of the 2015 made-for-television movie.
General Note
Special features: "Bessie: a creative journey," an exclusive in-depth look at the collaborative process in bringing the movie to life on screen (19 min.); "Filming in Georgia": features interviews with cast and crew, including Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mo'Nique, and director Dee Rees.
Creation/Production Credits
Music, Rachel Portman ; editor, Brian A. Kates ; director of photography, Jeffrey Jur ; story by Dee Rees and Horton Foote.
Participants/Performers
Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, Khandi Alexander, Tika Sumpter, Tory Kittles, Mike Epps, Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg, Charles S. Dutton, Mo'nique.
Description
Focuses on Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into 'The Empress of the Blues', who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and is an enduring icon today.
Target Audience
Rating: TV-MA.
System Details
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen (1.78:1), 16:9; 5.1 surround (English and French) and 2.0 stereo (Spanish).
Language
In English, dubbed French or dubbed Latin Spanish, with optional English, French, or Latin Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
Awards
2015 Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Television Movie; Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special; Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie; Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or a Movie.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rees, D., Queen Latifah., Williams, M. K., Alexander, K., Epps, M., Kittles, T., Sumpter, T., Platt, O., Greenberg, B., Dutton, C. S., & Mo'Nique. (2015). Bessie (DVD.). HBO Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dee, Rees et al.. 2015. Bessie. HBO Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dee, Rees et al.. Bessie HBO Home Entertainment, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rees, Dee,, et al. Bessie DVD., HBO Home Entertainment, 2015.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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