Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
It would be an empty world without the blues.
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.
Director: George C. Wolfe
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: November 25, 2020
Cast
- Viola Davis - Ma Rainey
- Chadwick Boseman - Levee
- Colman Domingo - Cutler
- Glynn Turman - Toledo
- Michael Potts - Slow Drag
- Jeremy Shamos - Irvin
- Jonny Coyne - Sturdyvant
- Taylour Paige - Dussie Mae
- Dusan Brown - Sylvester
- Joshua Harto - Policeman
Screenplay
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Screenplay)
- August Wilson (Theatre Play)
Music: Branford Marsalis
Cinematography: Tobias A. Schliessler
Editing: Andrew Mondshein
Production: Escape Artists, Mundy Lane Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies
Keywords
chicago, illinois, recording studio, based on play or musical, singer, lesbian relationship, lgbt, blues music, black lgbt, trumpet player, 1920s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was directed by George C. Wolfe.
- Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Michael Potts, Jeremy Shamos.
- How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Ma Rainey's Black Bottom produced?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- The themes of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies.