Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
An acclaimed stage luminary, Dorothy faced the era's racial barriers, a time when doors stayed shut to many. Against overwhelming odds she eclipsed far better-known rivals to clinch the title role in Carmen Jones, making history as the first Black woman nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Love and trust were forged and broken through marriages and affairs, yet her resolve remained unshaken. Seductive and easily seduced, she was born to be a star, enjoying the splendor and shouldering the pain of being loved, abused, cheated, glorified, undermined, and yet undefeated. This is a portrait of a woman who refused to linger in the wings. Halle Berry portrays Dorothy Dandrige.
Director(s)
Martha Coolidge
Phil Robinson
Cast & Crew
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge FAQs
The directors of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge are Martha Coolidge and Phil Robinson.
The cast of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge includes Obba Babatundé as Harold Nicholas, Klaus Maria Brandauer as Otto Preminger, Halle Berry as Dorothy Dandridge, Tamara Taylor as Geri Nicholas, LaTanya Richardson Jackson as Auntie, D. B. Sweeney as Jack Denison, Loretta Devine as Ruby Dandridge, Tom Virtue as Miami Comic, Joanne Baron as Doctor Carrington, Brent Spiner as Earl Mills, Jon Mack as Ava Gardner, William Atherton as Darryl Zanuck, and more.
The duration of Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is 1h 55 mins.
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released on 21 Aug 1999.
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is listed under Drama and TV Movie on Fanbiz.
