Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Movie 2003-06-24 1h 0m Documentary
★ 8.3 / 10 · 3 votes

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.

Status
Released
Studio
Passport Video
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Director
Ruth Adkins Robinson
Cast
Dorothy Dandridge Dorothy Dandridge Self (archive footage) Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé Host Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne Self Jasmine Guy Jasmine Guy Self Rolonda Watts Rolonda Watts Self Brock Peters Brock Peters Self Fayard Nicholas Fayard Nicholas Self Carmen De Lavallade Carmen De Lavallade Self
Joe Adams Joe Adams Self
Alan L. Gansberg Alan L. Gansberg Self
Halle Berry Halle Berry Self (archive footage) Olga James Olga James Cindy Lou (archive footage)
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