Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 2020
“It would be an empty world without the blues.”
What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 25, 2020
- Studios
- Escape Artists, Mundy Lane Entertainment
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Updated
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Overview
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama, Music. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Tensions rise as the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather in Chicago.”
- Features powerful performances from a talented cast
- Adapted from August Wilson's acclaimed play
- The story centers on intense studio tensions
- Features a turbulent recording session
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic films adapted from stage plays.
The film explores dramatic tensions during a turbulent 1920s recording session.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
The film was released in 2020.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, alongside Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, and Michael Potts.
What is the film about?
It dramatizes a turbulent recording session in 1920s Chicago involving the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band.
What is the source material for the film?
The film is adapted from August Wilson's play and inspired by the career of blues singer Ma Rainey.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by George C. Wolfe.