Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003)
1h 0m · 24 Jun 2003
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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.
| Movie ID | 124994 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Ruth Adkins Robinson |
| Main cast | Dorothy Dandridge, Obba Babatundé, Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Guy, Rolonda Watts, Brock Peters, Fayard Nicholas, Carmen De Lavallade |
| Release date | 24 June 2003 |
| Release year | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 60 min (1h 0m) |
| Rating | 8.3 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Passport Video |
Director: Ruth Adkins Robinson
Writers: Ruth Adkins Robinson
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Top cast
Dorothy DandridgeSelf (archive footage)
Obba BabatundéHost
Laurence FishburneSelf
Jasmine GuySelf
Rolonda WattsSelf
Brock PetersSelf
Fayard NicholasSelf
Carmen De LavalladeSelf
Joe AdamsSelf
Alan L. GansbergSelf
Halle BerrySelf (archive footage)
Olga JamesCindy Lou (archive footage)
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