Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is a 1999 drama movie directed by Martha Coolidge, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Halle Berry, Brent Spiner and Klaus Maria Brandauer.
An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of "Carmen Jones", becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Marriages and affairs would break her heart, but her heart was strong. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star - with all the glory and all the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined and undefeated. Here was a woman who wouldn't wait in the wings. Halle Berry stars as Dorothy Dandrige.
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What is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge about?
An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy still struggled with the challenge of her color, in a time that wouldn't let some stars in by the front door. Yet against the odds she beat out many more famous rivals for the role of "Carmen Jones", becoming the first black woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. Marriages and affairs would break her heart, but her heart was strong. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star - with all the glory and all the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined and undefeated. Here was a woman who wouldn't wait in the wings. Halle Berry stars as Dorothy Dandrige.
When was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge released?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released on 21 August 1999.
How long is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge runs 1h 55m.
Who made Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was directed by Martha Coolidge.
Where can I watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is available on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV.
Where to watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Cast
- Halle Berry as Dorothy Dandridge
- Brent Spiner as Earl Mills
- Klaus Maria Brandauer as Otto Preminger
- Obba Babatundé as Harold Nicholas
- Loretta Devine as Ruby Dandridge
- Cynda Williams as Vivian Dandridge
- LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Auntie
- Tamara Taylor as Geri Nicholas
- William Atherton as Darryl Zanuck
- D. B. Sweeney as Jack Denison
- Billy Mayo as Sergeant
- Sharon Brown as Etta Jones