The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith
Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey
Mike Epps as Richard
Tika Sumpter as Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams as Jack Gee
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