

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
👎 Skip If
You prefer contemporary settings or don't enjoy dialogue-heavy films
🎯 Best For
Solo viewing
Director
George C. Wolfe
Cast
Viola DavisChadwick BosemanColman DomingoGlynn TurmanMichael PottsJeremy Shamos








