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.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) is a drama and music film directed by George C. Wolfe, released on November 25, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo and Glynn Turman. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,289 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Viola Davis
as Ma Rainey
Chadwick Boseman
as Levee
Colman Domingo
as Cutler
Glynn Turman
as Toledo
Michael Potts
as Slow Drag
Jeremy Shamos
as Irvin
Jonny Coyne
as Sturdyvant
Taylour Paige
as Dussie Mae
Dusan Brown
as Sylvester
Joshua Harto
as Policeman
Quinn VanAntwerp
as Band Singer
Chloe Davis
as Ma Rainey's Dancer
Directed by George C. Wolfe, written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and August Wilson, produced by Dany Wolf, Denzel Washington and Todd Black.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 1,289 ratings.
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Reviewed on December 15, 2020
Excellent! <em>'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom'</em> features great performances from Viola Davis (Ma) and Chadwick Boseman (Levee). Their characters aren't flawless, yet Davis and Boseman make them each a fascinating watch; the latter has one film-stealing scene. They both truly give their all. The other cast members, spearheaded by Colman Domingo (Cutler), are good as well. The plot is riveting and very well told, with…
Reviewed on March 1, 2021
As a film adaptation, 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' isn't so much a movie as it is a play with a few more options; a showcase for its actors rather than a cinematic experience. But the play it adapts is very good, one of my favourites of Wilson's. It's from an era of theatre in the United States that dealt heavily with the casualties of the American Dream, where you're sold a bill of goods but they'll never come…
Reviewed on March 18, 2021
**Viola Davis as the Queen of the Blues** The events of the film take place on the 1st day in the year 1927, and one place is a recording studio for music albums. We start with the preparation of the studio for the blues legend Marini, accompanied by her close entourage, and a team of musicians led by the ambitious young man, Levee, who has a new and open perspective on the relationship of black artists to the…
Reviewed on April 4, 2023
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The main cast of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) includes Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman and Michael Potts. The film was directed by George C. Wolfe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was released on November 25, 2020 and runs for 1h 33m.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,289 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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