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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)

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Movie"It would be an empty world without the blues."
Audience Score
66
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R 1 hr 34 minNov 25th, 2020Drama, Music
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Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary 'œMother of the Blues.' Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play.
StarringViola DavisChadwick BosemanColman Domingo
DirectorGeorge C. Wolfe

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 25th, 2020
On Digital & Streaming:December 18th, 2020 - Watch Now
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Constanza Romero
Production Companies:Escape Artists, Mundy Lane Entertainment
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on the Web:Official Website, Twitter, Instagram
Movie Tags:
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