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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)115 minDrama, MusicRating 68/100

Dorothy Dandridge was a movie star who had it all, but behind the glamour was the reality. Halle Berry stars in this fact-based story of passion, tragedy and tremendous success. The film spans the life and career of the luminous actress who overcame discrimination to become the first African American woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Oscar(R) (for Carmen Jones in 1954).

Cast: Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams, LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Director: Martha Coolidge