Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003)

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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.

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Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge as Self (archive footage) Died 1965 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, w...
Obba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé as Host Age 74 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA Obba Babatundé (born December 1, 1951) is an American actor of stage and screen, known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the television movie Miss Evers' Boys, a NAACP Image Award-nominated perfor...
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne as Self Age 64 · Augusta, Georgia, USA Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961) is an American actor. He is a three-time Emmy Award and Tony Award winner known for his roles on stage and screen. He has frequently portrayed forceful...
Jasmine Guy
Jasmine Guy as Self Age 64 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA Jasmine Guy (born March 10, 1962) is an American actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for her starring role as Whitley Gilbert in the television sitcom A Different World and Roxy in Dead Like...
Rolonda Watts
Rolonda Watts as Self Age 66 · Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA Rolonda Watts is an American actress, producer, and television and radio talk show host. She is best known for hosting the eponymous Rolonda, an internationally syndicated talk show which aired from 1...
Brock Peters
Brock Peters as Self Died 2005 · Harlem, New York City, New York, USA Brock Peters or Brock G. Peters (born George Fisher; July 2, 1927 – August 23, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing the role of Tom Robinson in the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird and f...

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