Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her ambitious horn player and the white management determined to control the unco...ntrollable "Mother of the Blues". Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play. Show More

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a riveting drama set in 1927 Chicago. The movie revolves around a recording session where tensions escalate between Ma Rainey, a renowned blues singer, her ambitious horn player, and the white management team. Ma Rainey, also known as the Mother of the Blues, is determined to hold on to her creative autonomy and refuses to let anyone control her.

Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson, the film delves into themes of race, power dynamics, and artistic expression. As Ma Rainey fights for her right to artistic integrity, her horn player, Levee, seeks to elevate his own career and clashes with both Ma Rainey and the white management team.

The film skillfully captures the complexities of the 1920s music industry, where black artists faced discrimination and exploitation. It explores the racial tensions and power struggles that existed within the entertainment business during this time, highlighting the challenges faced by black artists trying to navigate a predominantly white industry.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom boasts powerful performances, particularly from Viola Davis as Ma Rainey and the late Chadwick Boseman as Levee. Their performances bring depth and emotion to the characters and further enhance the film's exploration of race, identity, and the pursuit of success.

With its stellar cast, compelling storytelling, and resonant themes, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a captivating film that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of black artists in the Jazz Age.

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Release Date:

18 Dec 2020

Writers:

Ruben Santiago-Hudson (screenplay by), August Wilson (based on the play by)

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