Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003)

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.

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  • Release Date: 2003-06-24
  • Runtime: 1h 0min
  • Director: Ruth Adkins Robinson

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    • Trailer

    Cast

    • Dorothy Dandridge

      Self (archive footage)

    • Obba Babatundé

      Host

    • Laurence Fishburne

      Self

    • Jasmine Guy

      Self

    • Rolonda Watts

      Self

    • Brock Peters

      Self

    • Fayard Nicholas

      Self

    • Carmen De Lavallade

      Self

    • Joe Adams

      Self

    • Alan L. Gansberg

      Self

    • Halle Berry

      Self (archive footage)

    • Olga James

      Cindy Lou (archive footage)