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DVD

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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (WSQ)

Languages

In English or Spanish, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Obba Babatunde, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams, Latanya Richardson, Tamara Taylor, Alexis Carrington, Klaus Maria Brandauer.

Publication Information

Burbank, CA : HBO Home Entertainment : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2010]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R.

Summary

An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy Dandridge 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.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book "Dorothy Dandridge" by Earl Mills.

Originally broadcast on HBO in 1999.

Special features: Cast and crew bios.

Subjects

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