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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020 1h 33m6.6

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

“It would be an empty world without the blues.”

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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.

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DirectorGeorge C. Wolfe
ScreenplayRuben Santiago-Hudson
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 25, 2020
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 33m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes1,248
GenresDrama, Music
StudioEscape Artists, Mundy Lane Entertainment

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Cast

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Ma Rainey

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman

Levee

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

Cutler

Glynn Turman

Glynn Turman

Toledo

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Slow Drag

Jeremy Shamos

Jeremy Shamos

Irvin

Jonny Coyne

Jonny Coyne

Sturdyvant

Taylour Paige

Taylour Paige

Dussie Mae

Dusan Brown

Dusan Brown

Sylvester

Joshua Harto

Joshua Harto

Policeman

Quinn VanAntwerp

Quinn VanAntwerp

Band Singer

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Chloe Davis

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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Mayte Natalio

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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Johanna Elmina Moise

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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Onyxx Noel

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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LaWanda Hopkins

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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Sierra Stewart

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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Malaiyka Reid

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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Catherine Foster

Ma Rainey's Dancer

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Antonio Fierro

Laborer (uncredited)

Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

Chicago Worker (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Where can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (2020) was directed by George C. Wolfe. The film is a Drama, Music production with a runtime of 1h 33m, rated 6.6/10.

How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs 1h 33m (93 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.6/10 from 1,248 votes. Genre: Drama, Music.

Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom worth watching?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is rated 6.6/10 by 1,248 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Music fans.