Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (movie 1999) - Popularity, Trends & Audience Interest

Drama TV Movie

17+•Aug 21, 1999•USA•1h 55m

Director: Martha Coolidge

Language English

NMTW 72% Good

Won 5 Primetime Emmys. 22 wins & 28 nominations total

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Country:	USA
Age rating:	17+
MPAA rating:	R
NMTW Rating:	72% Good
Length:	1 h 55 min

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This biographical drama tells the remarkable story of Dorothy Dandridge, a gifted performer who challenged racial prejudice to advance her career. Overcoming adversity because of her race, Dorothy became the first Black woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress, for her performance in "Carmen Jones." The film explores Dorothy's personal life, marked by both intense passion and hardship – including difficult marriages and professional challenges in Hollywood. Halle Berry portrays this complex woman, capturing the highs and lows of fame and the struggles of a truly exceptional, yet ultimately tragic, icon.

Alternative title:	Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Release year:	1999
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 Won 5 Primetime Emmys. 22 wins & 28 nominations total
Director:	Martha Coolidge
Type:	Movie