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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a 2020 American drama film directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, based on the 1982 play of the same name by August Wilson. The film stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, and Michael Potts.
Dec 18, 2020 · A drama film based on August Wilson's play, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman as a blues singer and a trumpeter in 1920s Chicago. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and learn about the legacy of Boseman.
- (58K)
- Drama, Music
- George C. Wolfe
- 2020-12-18
A film adaptation of August Wilson's play about the blues singer Ma Rainey and her band, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in his final role. The review praises the performances, the music and the themes of the film, but also points out some flaws in the adaptation.
Watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with a subscription on Netflix. Framed by a pair of powerhouse performances, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom pays affectionate tribute to a blues legend...
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- George C. Wolfe
- R
- Viola Davis
Tensions and temperatures rise at a Chicago music studio in 1927 when fiery, fearless blues singer Ma Rainey joins her band for a recording session. Watch trailers & learn more.
- George C. Wolfe
- 2 min
Dec 17, 2020 · Directed by George C. Wolfe. Drama, Music. R. 1h 34m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. “White folks...
A film adaptation of August Wilson's play about the legendary blues singer Ma Rainey and her band in 1920s Chicago. The film explores the tensions, secrets, and conflicts among the musicians as they record Ma's songs and face racism and oppression.
