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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Documentary

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.

Date: 06/24/2003
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Dorothy Dandridge, Obba Babatundé, Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Guy, Rolonda Watts, Brock Peters, Fayard Nicholas, Carmen De Lavallade, Joe Adams, Alan L. Gansberg, Halle Berry, Olga James

Dorothy Dandridge as Self (archive footage) in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Dorothy Dandridge

Obba Babatundé as Host in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Obba Babatundé

Laurence Fishburne as Self in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Laurence Fishburne

Jasmine Guy as Self in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Jasmine Guy

Rolonda Watts as Self in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Rolonda Watts

Brock Peters as Self in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Brock Peters

Fayard Nicholas as Self in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Fayard Nicholas

Carmen De Lavallade as Self in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Carmen De Lavallade

Joe Adams

Alan L. Gansberg

Halle Berry as Self (archive footage) in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Halle Berry

Olga James as Cindy Lou (archive footage) in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Olga James