Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

7.5

2003-06-24

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.

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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

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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.

Released

2003-06-24

Runtime

60

Director

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Passport Video

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    Dorothy Dandridge

    Dorothy Dandridge
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    Obba Babatundé

    Obba Babatundé
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    Laurence Fishburne

    Laurence Fishburne
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    Jasmine Guy

    Jasmine Guy
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    Rolonda Watts

    Rolonda Watts
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    Brock Peters

    Brock Peters
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    Fayard Nicholas

    Fayard Nicholas
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    Carmen De Lavallade

    Carmen De Lavallade
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    Joe Adams

    Joe Adams
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    Alan L. Gansberg

    Alan L. Gansberg
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    Halle Berry

    Halle Berry
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    Olga James

    Olga James