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Release Year1969
Runtime0h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Music
Votes1
DirectorCharles I. Levine
WritersCharles I. Levine
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsBessie Smith
About Bessie Smith
A cinematic tribute to the late blues singer Bessie Smith, with Bessie Smith as she appeared in the 1929 film St. Louis Blues and songs sung by her as well as a commentary read by Joseph Marzano.
Directed by Charles I. Levine, Bessie Smith leans on a strong ensemble — Joseph Marzano — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1969.
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