Bessie (Film Series)

“Bessie” (2015) tells the life story of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, focusing on her transformation from a struggling young artist into “The Empress of the Blues.” Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith. December’s film is part of the...

Bessie (Film Series)

“Bessie” (2015) tells the life story of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, focusing on her transformation from a struggling young artist into “The Empress of the Blues.” Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith. December’s film is part of the...

Bessie (Film Series)

“Bessie” (2015) tells the life story of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, focusing on her transformation from a struggling young artist into “The Empress of the Blues.” Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith. December’s film is part of the...

Bessie (Film Series)

“Bessie” (2015) tells the life story of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, focusing on her transformation from a struggling young artist into “The Empress of the Blues.” Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith. December’s film is part of the...
What Happened Miss Simone? (Film Series)

What Happened Miss Simone? (Film Series)

“What Happened Miss Simone” (2015) is the story of legendary singer and activist Nina Simone, and includes never-before-heard recordings, rare archival footage, and her best-known songs. Directed by Liz Garbus. October’s film is part of the...