Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

It would be an empty world without the blues.

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Release date: 2020

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Rating 6.9

(59k)
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1h 34m

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
DramaMusic

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

via JustWatch

Stream

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Cast

Key Crew

RS

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Screenplay
DW

Dany Wolf

Producer
CR

Constanza Romero

Executive Producer
GC

George C. Wolfe

Director

Trailers & Clips

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix

TrailerOfficial

Stage to Screen | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix

Behind the ScenesOfficial

Viola Davis: Embodying Ma Rainey | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix

Behind the ScenesOfficial