Movie
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020R1h 33m6.6 / 10
It would be an empty world without the blues.
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom opened in theaters November 25, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Viola DavisMa Rainey
Chadwick BosemanLevee
Colman DomingoCutler
Glynn TurmanToledo
Michael PottsSlow Drag
Jeremy ShamosIrvin
Jonny CoyneSturdyvant
Taylour PaigeDussie MaeCredits
- Directed by
- George C. Wolfe
- Written by
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Escape ArtistsUnited States- Mundy Lane EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
1920sbased on play or musicalblack lgbtblues musicchicago, illinoislesbian relationshiplgbtrecording studio