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