Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
Updated: Aug 28
R | 1h 34min | 8/10 |
Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
Storyline
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" (2020) focuses on a day in the life of Ma Rainey, one of the first significant African American blues singers, during a recording session in 1920s Chicago. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her ambitious horn player Levee, and the white management determined to control the uncontrollable "Mother of the Blues." Beyond the music, the film uncovers the personal and professional conflicts that musicians face, addressing themes of race, art, and the exploitation of Black artists by white producers. It's a powerful narrative that underscores the importance of cultural heritage and the struggle for recognition and respect.
Director
George C. Wolfe
Writers
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Starring
Viola Davis as Ma Rainey
Chadwick Boseman as Levee
Glynn Turman as Toledo
Colman Domingo as Cutler
Michael Potts as Slow Drag
Produced by
Denzel Washington
Todd Black
Dany Wolf
Escape Artists
Mundy Lane Entertainment
Andrew Mondshein
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Distributed by
Netflix
Release date
November 25, 2020
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Country
United States
Languages
English
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