The Essence Awards
Brief Synopsis
An awards special honoring the lives and achievements of eight African-American women who have made significant contributions in their respective fields.
Cast & Crew
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Bruce Gowers
Director
Tracie Spencer
Performer
Denzel Washington
Host
Melba Moore
Performer
Marian Wright Edelman
Performer
Phyllis Hyman
Performer
Film Details
Also Known As
Essence Awards
Release Date
1992
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
An awards special honoring the lives and achievements of eight African-American women who have made significant contributions in their respective fields.
Director
Bruce Gowers
Director
Cast
Tracie Spencer
Performer
Denzel Washington
Host
Melba Moore
Performer
Marian Wright Edelman
Performer
Phyllis Hyman
Performer
Gladys Knight
Performer
Whitney Houston
Performer
Debbie Allen
Performer
Nancy Wilson
Performer
Betty Shabazz
Performer
Oprah Winfrey
Host
Bertha Gilkey
Performer
Cece Winans
Performer
Regina Belle
Performer
Ed Bradley
Performer
Bebe Winans
Performer
Maya Angelou
Performer
Bill Cosby
Performer
Georgia Mcmurray
Performer
Crew
Mary Margaret Bartlet
Production Designer
Regina Belle
Song Performer
Rita Cash
Writer
Renee Ferguson
Writer
Dan Gasby
Executive Producer
Bruce Gowers
Executive Producer
James Mack
Music
Jeremy Railton
Production Designer
Carol Rosenstein
Executive Producer
Otis Sallid
Choreographer
Ken Smilke
Writer
Valerie Smilke
Producer
Tracie Spencer
Song Performer
Bebe Winans
Song Performer
Cece Winans
Song Performer
Film Details
Also Known As
Essence Awards
Release Date
1992
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
