Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
During a hot Chicago afternoon in 1927, the "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey, and her band gather for a recording session. Tensions rise between the determined Ma, who demands control over her music, and her ambitious trumpet player, Levee, who wants to change her sound for a new audience. The session erupts into a powerful clash over art, race, and ownership.
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About Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Director: George C. Wolfe
Cast: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman
Language: English
Runtime: 94 min
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