Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
Ruth Adkins Robinson2003-06-24
7.5
60 min
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
| Name | Character | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dorothy Dandridge | Self (archive footage) | Unowned |
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Obba Babatundé | Host | Unowned |
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Laurence Fishburne | Self | Hangin with Mr. Cooper |
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Jasmine Guy | Self | Unowned |
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Rolonda Watts | Self | Unowned |
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Brock Peters | Self | Unowned |
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Fayard Nicholas | Self | Unowned |
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Carmen De Lavallade | Self | Unowned |
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Joe Adams | Self | Unowned |
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Alan L. Gansberg | Self | Unowned |
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Halle Berry | Self (archive footage) | Calvin and Nobbs |
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Olga James | Cindy Lou (archive footage) | Unowned |