Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

2020

1h 34m

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6.6/10

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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.

Directors

George C. Wolfe

Writers

Ruben Santiago-Hudson(screenplay by)

August Wilson(theatre play by)

Stars

Viola Davis

Chadwick Boseman

Colman Domingo

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Watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix
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Watch Stage to Screen | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix
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Watch Viola Davis: Embodying Ma Rainey | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix

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Ma Rainey

Levee

Cutler

Toledo

Slow Drag

Irvin

Sturdyvant

Dussie Mae

Sylvester

Policeman

Band Singer

Ma Rainey's Dancer

Ma Rainey's Dancer

Ma Rainey's Dancer

Ma Rainey's Dancer

Ma Rainey's Dancer

Ma Rainey's Dancer

Ma Rainey's Dancer

Directors

George C. Wolfe

Writers

Ruben Santiago-Hudson(screenplay by)

August Wilson(theatre play by)

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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 near perfect pacing and an astutely chosen run time; a 2hr film, for example, would've dragged. The end scene is a noteworthy one, also. There is a lot to enjoy here, even for a story filled with sadness and injustice. Highly recommend.

r96sk01 Mar, 2021