The Bessie Smith Story

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:television
gptkbp:based_on life of Bessie Smith
gptkbp:captures African American culture
gptkbp:depicts blues music
racial issues
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Peter_Bogdanovich
gptkbp:distributes gptkb:HBO
gptkbp:explores Bessie Smith's relationships
gptkbp:features gptkb:Bessie_Smith
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:follows Bessie Smith's career
gptkbp:genre biographical drama
gptkbp:has_cameo famous musicians
gptkbp:highlights Bessie Smith's impact on music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Bessie Smith Story
gptkbp:includes original songs
gptkbp:influences future biopics
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkbp:is_based_on biography of Bessie Smith
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for its portrayal of blues music
gptkbp:is_cited_in music history discussions
gptkbp:is_considered_as a classic biopic
gptkbp:is_influenced_by Bessie Smith's music style
gptkbp:is_notable_for Cicely Tyson's performance
gptkbp:is_part_of HBO's film collection
gptkbp:is_recognized_by critics
gptkbp:is_recognized_for historical accuracy
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:New_Orleans
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Bessie_Smith
gptkbp:narrated_by gptkb:Cicely_Tyson
gptkbp:portrayed_in struggles of Bessie Smith
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:HBO
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:David_L._Wolper
gptkb:David_L._Wolper_Productions
gptkbp:received positive reviews
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1986
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:set_in 1920s
gptkbp:showcases live performances
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Ethel_Waters
gptkb:Cicely_Tyson
gptkb:Michael_Wright
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Peter_Bogdanovich
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bessie_Smith
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3