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2003•60 min•Documentary

Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

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Is Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty worth watching? With a rating of 7.5/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy DandridgeSelf (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
Obba BabatundéHost
Laurence Fishburne
Laurence FishburneSelf
Jasmine Guy
Jasmine GuySelf
Rolonda Watts
Rolonda WattsSelf
Brock Peters
Brock PetersSelf
Fayard Nicholas
Fayard NicholasSelf
Carmen De Lavallade
Carmen De LavalladeSelf
Joe Adams
Joe AdamsSelf
Alan L. Gansberg
Alan L. GansbergSelf

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Yes, Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.5/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Documentary movies.

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Based on audience ratings (7.5/10), Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty is considered a hit among viewers.

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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty is a Documentary movie that Actor Obba Babatundé hosts this biopic showcasing the life of acclaimed African-American singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge, who overcame racism and...

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