Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
“Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Martha Coolidge
- Writers
- Shonda Rhimes, Earl Mills, Scott Abbott
- Producers
- Robert Katz, Joshua Maurer, Vincent Cirrincione, Halle Berry, Larry Y. Albucher
- Production
- HBO
Frequently asked questions
What is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge rated?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 49 votes.
Who directed Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was directed by Martha Coolidge.
When was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge released?
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge was released in 1999.
