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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

The dynamics of a blues band come to a head as legendary singer Ma Rainey and her musicians converge at a Chicago recording studio in 1927.

In 1920s Chicago, a group of musicians record an album with legendary blues performer Ma Rainey, played by Viola Davis. As tensions rise, Ma clashes with her manager and producer over control of her music, while ambitious trumpeter Levee seeks to make a name for himself in the industry. The film, based on August Wilson's play, explores the power of the blues and the struggles of African American artists in the face of societal prejudice.

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix

Stage to Screen | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix

Stage to Screen | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix

Viola Davis: Embodying Ma Rainey | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix

Viola Davis: Embodying Ma Rainey | Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom | Netflix

Info about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Studio(s): Escape Artists, Mundy Lane Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Nov 25, 2020

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Music