Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty(2003)
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.
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) is a documentary film directed by Ruth Adkins Robinson, released on June 24, 2003 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Dorothy Dandridge, Obba Babatundé, Laurence Fishburne and Jasmine Guy. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Ruth Adkins Robinson
- Writers:
- Ruth Adkins Robinson
- Production:
- Passport Video
- Status:
- Released
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) Trailer
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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Joe Adams
as Self
- Alan L. Gansberg
Alan L. Gansberg
as Self
Halle Berry
as Self (archive footage)
Olga James
as Cindy Lou (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Ruth Adkins Robinson, written by Ruth Adkins Robinson.
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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty online?
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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty?
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The main cast of Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) includes Dorothy Dandridge, Obba Babatundé, Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Guy and Rolonda Watts. The film was directed by Ruth Adkins Robinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty released?
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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty was released on June 24, 2003 and runs for 1h.
Is Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty worth watching?
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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty?
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