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Content & Trigger Warnings for Bessie (2015)

3 content warnings identified for this movie.

Quick Summary

Yes, Bessie (2015) contains 3 content warnings : Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.

The most severe warnings are for Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 4/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 4/5).

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Substance Use

4/5Depicted

Bessie Smith's alcoholism is prominently featured

Violence & Physical Harm

4/5Depicted

Domestic violence in Bessie's relationships

3/5Depicted

Sexual assault and exploitation depicted in Bessie's story

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