Introducing Halle Berry

About this book

Abandoned by her father struggling through a troubled youth as a biracial child in Cleveland Ohio and surviving an abusive relationship Halle Berry faced extraordinary odds. But no one could have dreamed how far her determination would take her. From a breakout role in Spike Lees Jungle Fever to her Emmy Award-winning performance in HBOs Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Halle exhibited a tenacity that would eventually lead to Monsters Ball. The role not only proved to be a personal triumph for the actress originally deemed "too pretty" to play it but would land the victorious Halle Berry an Oscar -- making her the first African-American actress in history to receive the honor. Introducing Halle Berry is the inspiring story of a woman who transformed a personal victory into a historic achievement that would speak to millions -- a Hollywood ending that serves as a sweet beginning to a remarkable new life and career. With new interviews with Halles friends directors and high-school class-mates Introducing Halle Berry is the story of a movie star whose own life would make a thrilling movie.