Bessie (2015)

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie

What to watch after Bessie

• Mo' Better Blues (1990)
• Set It Off (1996) — Queen Latifah appears in both
• Beyond the Lights (2014) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• The Secret Life of Bees (2008) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
• Juice (1992) — Queen Latifah appears in both
• Brown Sugar (2002) — Queen Latifah appears in both