6.5Introducing Dorothy Dandridge · 1999
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Martha Coolidge, starring Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer.
DramaTV Movie
6.5Overview
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.
Cast
Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Tamara Taylor
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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 in 1999.
Who stars in "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge"?
The cast includes Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé.
