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HBO gives “Bessie” a May release date and shares new photos
HBO finally has a release date for out filmmaker Dee Rees‘ Bessie Smith biopic, Bessie. The film, starring Queen Latifah as the legendary bisexual performer, will premiere on Saturday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Check out some photos of the women in the cast, including Tika Sumpter as Bessie’s lover, Lucille, and Mo’Nique as queer blues singer Ma Rainey.