Bessie Movie Details & Credits Release Date: May 16, 2015 | The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films Summary: The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.Director: Dee ReesGenres: Drama,Music,TV MovieRuntime: 1 h 47 min "Pro" Reviews: "Staff" Reviews: Audience Reviews: Submit your review: Critic Name: Review Title: Worthwhile Content: 1 2 3 4 5 Boycott Or Support: Skip It Watch If Free Pay To Watch Overall Hollywood BS: 1 2 3 4 5 Neo-Marxism: 1 2 3 4 5 Misandry: 1 2 3 4 5 Affirmative Action: 1 2 3 4 5 LGBTQ rstuvwxyz: 1 2 3 4 5 Anti-God Themes: 1 2 3 4 5 Visual Text Check this box to confirm you are human. Submit Cancel Create your own review Comments: Share this page: