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Bessie
Survival began with a song
2015·1h 47m·★ 6.4
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A character-led choice where relationships, emotion, and personal stakes are a bigger part of the experience than spectacle.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a more personal, reflective story.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 47m
Use the runtime as a quick check against how much time you have tonight.
Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and music cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
Who's in it
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