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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Film

Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

7.5

1h 0m

2003

Synopsis

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.

Director

Ruth Adkins Robinson

Trailer

Documentary

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Cast & Crew

Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge

as Self (archive footage)

Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

as Host

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

as Self

Jasmine Guy

Jasmine Guy

as Self

Rolonda Watts

Rolonda Watts

as Self

Brock Peters

Brock Peters

as Self

Fayard Nicholas

Fayard Nicholas

as Self

Carmen De Lavallade

Carmen De Lavallade

as Self

Joe Adams

as Self

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