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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. (film) 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. Inspired by the career of Ma Rainey, an ...
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. The film explores the tensions and truths of the music industry and the legacy of the blues.
- George C. Wolfe
- 432
- 2 min
Dec 18, 2020 · 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 | Netflix Official Site. 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
- 94 min
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In 1930s Chicago, Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) is assembling a team of musicians to record her latest blues single "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." Cutler (Colman Domingo) will play trombone, Slow Drag ...
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Dec 17, 2020 · Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. NYT Critic’s Pick. 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 ...
Synopsis. On July 2, 1927, Ma Rainey is a highly regarded, strong willed blues singer who has recently been contracted by white producers. A recording session for songs by Ma is scheduled by her manager Irvin to take place at Paramount recording studios in Chicago. Seasoned Georgia Jazz Band members Toledo, Cutler, and Slow Drag arrive on time ...