She was too young to die. Dorothy Dandridge was the first African American actress nominated for an Academy award. This documentary s follows Dandridge from her childhood in Cleveland, where her and her sister's acting and singing talents supported their family, through her Hollywood career and troubled personal life. There is archival film footage, including clips from her performances in Sun Valley Serenade and Carmen Jones. The interviews, personal recollections of friends, and colleagues tell the story of this magical star in American cinema.
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Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 55:00 Posted: 1/9/2009
