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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Play trailer Poster for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge R,  1999,  2h 1m,  Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
Stream Now Watchlist 83% 6 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
83% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 81% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. Dandridge (Halle Berry) begins her career working as a nightclub singer before eventually breaking into Hollywood, where she meets her steadfast manager (Brent Spiner) and struggles against racism. Her rise to stardom introduces her to Otto Preminger (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a film director with whom she develops a complicated relationship.
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Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Oct 9, 2005
4/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 4, 2005
3/5
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jan 7, 2005
3/4
Coolidge and Berry have an obvious affection and passion for this movie trailblazer, and the film they have made is an accordingly respectful tribute. Go to Full Review
Jules Brenner Cinema Signals Nov 6, 2003
2/5
Shannon J. Harvey Sunday Times (Australia) Feb 4, 2003
4/5
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Luke W Feb 18, 2019 love this Selma Bridge Crossing is in march 12 go to Selmabridgecrossing https://www.selma50.com/march-6-2016
Ron R Jan 28, 2018 shondra rhimes is one of the worst actresses (doesn't even deserve that title) of the past 50 years. A lousy movie Shondra - time for you to get another 4 hamburgers at McDonoalds. See more
Finn S Oct 1, 2007 Coolidge and Berry have an obvious affection and passion for this movie trailblazer, and the film they have made is an accordingly respectful tribute. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Martha Coolidge

Director

Halle Berry

Dorothy Dandridge

Brent Spiner

Earl Mills

Obba Babatundé

Harold Nicholas

Loretta Devine

Ruby Dandridge

Cynda Williams

Vivian Dandridge

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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

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Synopsis Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. Dandridge (Halle Berry) begins her career working as a nightclub singer before eventually breaking into Hollywood, where she meets her steadfast manager (Brent Spiner) and struggles against racism. Her rise to stardom introduces her to Otto Preminger (Klaus Maria Brandauer), a film director with whom she develops a complicated relationship.
Director
Martha Coolidge
Screenwriter
Shonda Rhimes, Scott Abbott
Production Co
HBO Films, Esparza/Katz Productions
Rating
R, TV-PG
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 6, 2021
Runtime
2h 1m
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