Basic Info
Release: June 24, 2003
Runtime: 60 min
Rating: ⭐ 7.5/10 (2 votes)
Status: Released
Videos
DORTHY DANDRIDGE: AN AMERICAN BEAUTY (2003) | Official Trailer (YouTube)
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
2003
60 min
⭐ 7.5/10
2 votes
Overview
Actor Obba Babatundé hosts this biopic showcasing the life of acclaimed African-American singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge, who overcame racism and personal tragedy to become one of the most acclaimed performers of Hollywood's golden age. The film combines rare historical footage of Dandridge, on and off the stage, and interviews with stars such as Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Guy and Halle Berry discussing her powerful legacy.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Amazon Video
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Amazon Video
Cast
Dorothy Dandridge
Self (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
Host
Laurence Fishburne
Self
Jasmine Guy
Self
Rolonda Watts
Self
Brock Peters
Self
Fayard Nicholas
Self
Carmen De Lavallade
Self
Joe Adams
Self
Alan L. Gansberg
Self
Halle Berry
Self (archive footage)
Olga James
Cindy Lou (archive footage)
Crew
Ruth Adkins Robinson
Director
Ruth Adkins Robinson
Writer
Backdrops
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