Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

It would be an empty world without the blues.

6.620201h 33mReleased
Drama
Music

Overview

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.

StatusReleased
Release Date2020-11-25
Runtime1h 33m
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America

Videos

3 total
Trailer
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix

Stream

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Reviews

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Manuel São Bento

Dec 15, 2020

8/10

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r96sk

Mar 1, 2021

9/10

Excellent! <em>'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom'</em> features great performances from Viola Davis (Ma) and Chadwick Boseman (Levee). Their characters aren't flawless, yet Davis and Boseman make them each a fascinating watch; the latter has one film-stealing scene. They both truly give their all. The other cast members, spearheaded by Colman Domingo (C

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