Based on August Wilson's 1982 play, the film is set in 1927 Chicago. It focuses on a tense recording session where "Mother of the Blues" Ma Rainey (Davis) clashes with her white manager and producer over control of her music. Meanwhile, the ambitious trumpeter Levee (Boseman) pushes the band toward a more modern sound, leading to explosive personal and racial tensions within the recording studio.
This guide covers the 2020 film , directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Quick Overview Release Year: 2020 Genre: Drama / Music Director: George C. Wolfe Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom [1080p] (2020)
Won Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Based on August Wilson's 1982 play, the film
The film explores the exploitation of Black musicians by white-owned record labels and the internal struggles of Black artists during the Great Migration. Where to Watch This guide covers the 2020 film , directed by George C