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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, June 24 2003
20 years ago
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Portrait of Dorothy DandridgeDorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge would have been no older than
42 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 09 1922 –
Wed, Sep 08 1965
Portrait of Obba BabatundéObba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé was
51 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Host'.
Sat, Dec 01 1951
Portrait of Carmen De LavalladeCarmen De Lavallade
Carmen De Lavallade was
72 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Herself'.
Fri, Mar 06 1931
Portrait of Laurence FishburneLaurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne was
41 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jul 30 1961
Portrait of Jasmine GuyJasmine Guy
Jasmine Guy was
41 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Mar 10 1962
Portrait of Brock PetersBrock Peters
Brock Peters was
75 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jul 02 1927 –
Tue, Aug 23 2005
Portrait of Halle BerryHalle Berry
Halle Berry was
36 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Herself (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 14 1966
Portrait of Joe AdamsJoe Adams
Joe Adams was
>> in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Himself'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan L. GansbergAlan L. Gansberg
Alan L. Gansberg was
>> in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Himself'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fayard NicholasFayard Nicholas
Fayard Nicholas was
88 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Oct 20 1914 –
Tue, Jan 24 2006
Portrait of Rolonda WattsRolonda Watts
Rolonda Watts was
43 in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as 'Herself'.
Sun, Jul 12 1959

Crew

Portrait of Ruth Adkins RobinsonRuth Adkins Robinson
Director, Writer
Ruth Adkins Robinson was
>> in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
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