HBO Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of Bessie, an original film from Dee Rees that stars Queen Latifah, Mo'nique, Michael Kenneth Williams, Khandi Alexander, Charles S. Dutton, Mike Epps and Oliver Platt. Bessie arrives on Blu-ray on September 1st.
Synopsis: Bessie offers an intimate look at the determined woman whose immense talent and love for music took her from anonymity in the rough-and-tumble world of vaudeville to the 1920s blues scene and international fame. Capturing Bessie's professional highs and personal lows, the film paints a portrait of a tenacious spirit who, despite her own demons, became a celebrated legend. Throughout the years, Bessie Smith has served as an inspiration for such illustrious singers as Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Nina Simone, among others.
Bessie is presented in 1080p with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround. HBO has yet to detail special features.