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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

It would be an empty world without the blues.

2020R1h 33mDramaMusic
98%Critics
85%Audience

Synopsis

Based on August Wilson's play, this drama unfolds over one tense day in a 1920s Chicago recording studio where blues legend Ma Rainey clashes with her ambitious trumpet player and white executives. Chadwick Boseman's final performance is nothing short of magnificent.

🛋️ Vibe Check

Powerful and emotionally charged, like being in the room where artistic genius meets racial injustice.

👍 Watch If

You appreciate great acting or want to see Chadwick Boseman's career-best performance

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You prefer contemporary settings or don't enjoy dialogue-heavy films

🎯 Best For

Solo viewing

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Director

George C. Wolfe

Cast

Viola DavisChadwick BosemanColman DomingoGlynn TurmanMichael PottsJeremy Shamos

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