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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

R20201h 33mGeorge C. Wolfe
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 87

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"It would be an empty world without the blues."

Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.

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Chicago, IllinoisRecording StudioBased On Play Or MusicalSingerLesbian RelationshipLgbtBlues MusicBlack LgbtTrumpet Player1920s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) about?

Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.

Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars Viola Davis (Ma Rainey), Chadwick Boseman (Levee), Colman Domingo (Cutler), Glynn Turman (Toledo), Michael Potts (Slow Drag). The film was directed by George C. Wolfe.

How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated R.

Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom worth watching?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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