Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

June 24, 200360 min7.5EN
Documentary

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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Cast

Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy DandridgeSelf (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
Obba BabatundéHost
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence FishburneSelf
Jasmine Guy
Jasmine GuySelf
Rolonda Watts
Rolonda WattsSelf
Brock Peters
Brock PetersSelf
Fayard Nicholas
Fayard NicholasSelf
Carmen De Lavallade
Carmen De LavalladeSelf
Joe Adams
Joe AdamsSelf
Alan L. Gansberg
Alan L. GansbergSelf