Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
7.5
60 minutes
6/24/2003
Overview
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.
Cast List
Dorothy Dandridge
as Self (archive footage)
Obba Babatundé
as Host
Laurence Fishburne
as Self
Jasmine Guy
as Self
Rolonda Watts
as Self
Brock Peters
as Self
Fayard Nicholas
as Self
Carmen De Lavallade
as Self
Joe Adams
as Self
Alan L. Gansberg
as Self
Halle Berry
as Self (archive footage)
Olga James
as Cindy Lou (archive footage)