Movie Review: Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
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The troubled life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first African-American
woman to garner an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress (for CARMEN
JONES) is dramatized in this fine made-for-HBO film from director Coolidge
(RAMBLING ROSE). Gorgeous Berry shines as Dandridge in a role she seems
born to pla ....
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.... the struggles black actors had to go through such as
the only parts being maids, not being able to use restrooms in places they
were performing, or just the fact of the constant battle with prejudice
gives the new generations more respect and appreciation for where they are
and the people who made it possible. The struggles that Dorthy had to g
through such as the scene where they drained the pool since she touched it
amazed me. I couldn’t imagine having to perform under conditions that I
co ....
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