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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ma_Rainey's_Black_BottomMa Rainey's Black Bottom (film) - Wikipedia

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   A 2020 drama film based on August Wilson's play, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. It depicts a turbulent recording session of a blues singer in 1920s Chicago and explores themes of racism, ambition, and identity.

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3. www.imdb.com › title › tt10514222Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) - IMDb

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   A film adaptation of August Wilson's play about the blues singer Ma Rainey and her band in 1927 Chicago. Starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, who won Oscars for their roles.

   • 6.9/10 (58K)
   • Genre: Drama, Music

   • Director: George C. Wolfe
   • Release Date: 2020-12-18

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ma_Rainey's_Black_BottomMa Rainey's Black Bottom - Wikipedia

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   A 1982 play by August Wilson about a blues singer and her band in 1920s Chicago. Learn about the plot, characters, productions, awards, and film adaptation of this drama that explores race, art, and exploitation.

   • Author: August Wilson

   • Publish Year: 1982

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6. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › ma_raineys_black_bottomMa Rainey's Black Bottom - Rotten Tomatoes

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   A film adaptation of August Wilson's play about the legendary blues singer Ma Rainey and her band in 1927 Chicago. See critics' reviews, audience ratings, cast and crew, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.

   • 98% (321)
   • Director: George C. Wolfe

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: Viola Davis

7. www.netflix.com › title › 81100780Watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Netflix Official Site

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   Watch Chadwick Boseman's posthumous Golden Globe-winning performance as a blues singer in 1927 Chicago. Based on August Wilson's play, this Oscar-winning drama also stars Viola Davis and Glynn Turman.

   • Director: George C. Wolfe

   • Video Duration: 94 min

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   What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom about?

   • Adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play, MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM celebrates the transformative power of the blues and the artists who refuse to let society's prejudices dictate their worth.

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   Who was Ma Rainey?

   • IMDb takes a celebratory look at his career in film and television. Tensions and temperatures rise over the course of an afternoon recording session in 1920s Chicago as a band of musicians await trailblazing performer, the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis).

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   Is Ma Rainey based on a true story?

   • Inspired by the career of Ma Rainey, an influential blues singer and the title character, the film dramatizes a turbulent recording session in 1920s Chicago. Produced by Denzel Washington, Todd Black, and Dany Wolf, the project was originally announced alongside Washington's Fences in 2013 as part of his ten-picture deal with HBO.

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   Where can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

   • Watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom with a subscription on Netflix. Framed by a pair of powerhouse performances, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom pays affectionate tribute to a blues legend -- and Black culture at large.

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   Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom a good movie?

   • Great film. Fueled by an impeccable, energetic performance from Boseman and an ever powerful Davis, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a moving (and slightly disturbing) drama. The scope of this movie is so extensive that it doesn't quite fit into the limited setting of a single recording session.

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   When did Ma Rainey's Black Bottom come out?

   • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was published in the early 1980s and premiered at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Its Broadway debut at the Cort Theatre in 1984 won a New York Drama Critics' Circle award and garnered a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. In 2020, Wilson's play was adapted for film.

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9. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › ma-raineys-blackMa Rainey’s Black Bottom movie review (2020) - Roger Ebert

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   Dec 18, 2020 · A film adaptation of August Wilson's play about the blues singer Ma Rainey and her band, featuring Chadwick Boseman's final performance. The review praises the actors, the music and the themes of the film, but also points out some flaws in the adaptation.

10. www.biography.com › movies-tv › ma-raineys-blackThe True Story Behind 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom' - Biography

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    Dec 14, 2020 · At the heart of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is Rainey’s determination to stay true to her roots in the face of criticism of her independent streak and domineering personality by her white...