Synopsis:
The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and ’30s.
Quick Thoughts:
I haven’t watched “Bessie” yet, so I’m not quite sure whether it’s a decent queer film to watch or not. Especially as other film reviewers seem to be rather mixed on this film. However it’s worth noting that when it was released on HBO, it quickly skyrocketed to the most watch original film in the network’s history! But it’s Bessie’s relationship with her lover Lucille that places this important Black history film on the list of queer Black films worth watching. And since many other reviewers include it on the list of important Black queer films, then it certainly is worth the mention!
Watched?
No
Reviewed?
No
Worth It?
Where to Buy/Rent/Stream “Bessie”
Sources are correct when review was posted.
