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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

1999·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Right woman. Right place. Wrong time.

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.
Biographical DramaHollywood HistoryRacial PrejudiceTragic StoryShowbiz StrugglesStrong Female LeadMelancholy ToneHalle Berry Performance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Introducing Dorothy Dandridge legally?

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

1 h 55 min

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

Critics83
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Introducing Dorothy Dandridge much the same way.

What language is Introducing Dorothy Dandridge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Introducing Dorothy Dandridge?

5ATCACHDEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Introducing Dorothy Dandridge use?

Screaming BirthNice GuyLast DisrespectsThe CameoDisappeared Dad"The Reason You Suck" SpeechArtistic License – HistoryGraceful LoserMommy Had a Good Reason for Abandoning YouHostility on the SetDomestic AbuseGreen-Eyed Monsterand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, including Screaming Birth, Nice Guy, Last Disrespects.