In her only known film appearance, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith witnesses her lover's betrayal, then sings a powerful rendition of the title song..
You should absolutely watch this today if you have 16 minutes to spare and want to see what a real legend looks like. If you like music history or just want to see someone act with their whole soul, this is it. But if you can't stand old, scratchy audio or movies where the acting feels like a stage play, you'll probly ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dudley Murphy
Richard Smith
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"You should absolutely watch this today if you have 16 minutes to spare and want to see what a real legend looks like. If you like music history or just want to see someone act with their whole soul, this is it. But if you can't stand old, scratchy audio or movies where the acting feels like a stage play, you'll probly hate it. It is wild to think this is the only movie Bessie Smith ever did. Just one. She’s so big on screen, and I don't mean her size, I mean her vibe. The plot is basically not..."
Edgar Connor
Dudley Murphy
United States
Drama, Music, Short
