Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

November. 25,2020      R
Rating:
6.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Viola Davis as  Ma Rainey
Chadwick Boseman as  Levee
Colman Domingo as  Cutler
Glynn Turman as  Toledo
Michael Potts as  Slow Drag
Jeremy Shamos as  Irvin
Jonny Coyne as  Sturdyvant
Taylour Paige as  Dussie Mae
Dusan Brown as  Sylvester
Joshua Harto as  Policeman

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Reviews

Matialth
2020/11/25

Good concept, poorly executed.

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Glimmerubro
2020/11/26

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

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Loui Blair
2020/11/27

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

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Fleur
2020/11/28

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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