Bibliograph

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, HBO Pictures presents an Esparza/Katz Production

Type

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Label

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, HBO Pictures presents an Esparza/Katz Production

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rated R

Main title

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

Medium

videorecording VHS

Responsibility statement

HBO Pictures presents an Esparza/Katz Production

Runtime

125

Summary

An acclaimed stage performer, Dorothy Dandridge 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

Technique

live action

Contributor