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Betty and Coretta
Directed by Yves Simoneau · starring Gloria Reuben, Angela Bassett and Ruby Dee
- 6 from the press
Betty and Coretta: reviews
Reviews
What the critics say average 4.8 from 6 outlets
- 8.0 Common Sense MediaEmily Ashby
This is a poignant tribute to the courage and fortitude of two unexpected civil rights heroes.
Read - 6.0 The M ReporterMarlon Wallace
The movie is inspirational in that it shows how these two women stood strong after losing so much and how they managed to keep moving forward, even when facing various controversial issues regarding their husbands.
Read - 5.0 VarietyBrian Lowry
Mary J. Blige and Angela Bassett are fine in the title roles, but the movie ultimately feels more episodic than cohesive.
Read - 4.0 For HarrietAssita Camara
The epic stories of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King's lives and friendship deserved to be told in a more artful and complex way that probably was beyond the capacity of a mere Lifetime movie.
Read - 3.0 TV EyeRoger Catlin
Blige isn't quite up to the task here, though some of the other acting in the straightforward and rather timid film isn't much better.
Read - 3.0 Hello BeautifulKirsten West Savali
Sadly, Betty and Coretta was "Real Housewives" of the Civil Rights Era — enjoyable, funny, fleeting drama, but nothing memorable.
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Questions about the reviews of Betty and Coretta
- What score does Betty and Coretta have?
- The critics, 4.8 on average from 6 reviews.
- What do the critics say about Betty and Coretta?
- The highest score is Common Sense Media’s (8.0) and the lowest Hello Beautiful’s (3.0).