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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

1999Movie1 h 55 minPG-13

DramaTV Movie
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes83%81%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes83%81%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Martha Coolidge
Written by
Shonda Rhimes, Scott Abbott, Earl Mills
Produced by
Larry Y. Albucher
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

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Facts

August 21, 1999 · 1 h 55 min · PG-13

Released
August 21, 1999
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Screaming Birth, Nice Guy, Last Disrespects +9

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?"

Questions about Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

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Where can I stream Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

HBO Max

In the United States, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%).

Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.