Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

6.7

Aug 21 1999

2h 55m

Drama

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.

Halle Berry

Halle Berry

Dorothy Dandridge

Brent Spiner

Brent Spiner

Earl Mills

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Otto Preminger

Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

Harold Nicholas