Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

1h
Documentary
7.5

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.

Cast

Dorothy Dandridge
Self (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
Host
Laurence Fishburne
Self
Jasmine Guy
Self
Rolonda Watts
Self
Brock Peters
Self
Fayard Nicholas
Self
Carmen De Lavallade
Self
Joe Adams
Self
Alan L. Gansberg
Self
Halle Berry
Self (archive footage)
Olga James
Cindy Lou (archive footage)

Crew

Ruth Adkins Robinson
Director, Writer

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