Moving Movies: Queen Latifah Does Bessie

Why aren’t there any women performer bio-pics in the movie theatres?

HBO | Movies | Bessie: Home

The official website for Bessie on HBO, featuring videos, images, synopsis, and schedule information.

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Director Dee Rees Cements Her Soft Style in Bessie With Queen Latifah

While the world rightfully celebrates Ava DuVernay’s skills with Selma, we might want to stay tuned to director Dee Rees too. The creative force… themuse.jezebel.com|By Hillary Crosley Coker

Queen Latifah’s Bessie Smith Film to Premiere May 16 on HBO

HBO’s film on blues singer Bessie Smith starring Queen Latifah will premiere on May 16.

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Queen Latifah Opens Up About Those Lesbian Love Scenes In ‘Bessie’

On-screen love scenes, gay or straight, should not be a matter of controversy, according to Queen Latifah. Latifah spoke with BET about a… huffingtonpost.com

Queen Latifah doesn’t care if you find lesbian sex uncomfortable

Queen Latifah has opened up about filming lesbian sex scenes for a biopic.

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Queen Latifah Belts It Out As Bisexual Blues Singer Bessie Smith

Queen Latifah is serving some serious “when you’re good to Mama” realness in her upcoming film bio of legendary blues singer Bessie Smith….  queerty.com

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