The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Bessie Smith
Ma Rainey
Richard
Lucille
Jack Gee
William 'Pa' Rainey
John Hammond
Carl Van Vechten
Viola
Clarence
Young Bessie
Chorus Guy
Stagehand
'81' Theatre Owner
Miss Taylor
When Saturday Comes
The Party
A Real Young Girl
Fried Green Tomatoes
Rent
In My Skin
The Secret
Alias
Our Son
The Wagner-Clan
Clothes & Blow
Engaged
Parks
Les Biches
Naked
The Tomboy
The Python
Heat
Fires Within
And It Was Good