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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)

โ€œIt would be an empty world without the blues.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,295 votes 1h 33m r DramaMusic

#118 of 234 films from 2020 #2539 of 3759 in drama

Directed by George C. Wolfe ยท Written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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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.

Cast

Viola Davisas Ma Rainey
Chadwick Bosemanas Levee
Colman Domingoas Cutler
Glynn Turmanas Toledo
Michael Pottsas Slow Drag
Jeremy Shamosas Irvin
Jonny Coyneas Sturdyvant
Taylour Paigeas Dussie Mae
Dusan Brownas Sylvester
Joshua Hartoas Policeman
Quinn VanAntwerpas Band Singer
Chloe Davisas Ma Rainey's Dancer
Mayte Natalioas Ma Rainey's Dancer
Johanna Elmina Moiseas Ma Rainey's Dancer

Facts

Release dateNovember 25, 2020
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” about the same as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresDrama, Music
LanguageEN
IMDbtt10514222

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Questions

How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,295 votes, which places it #118 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 50%) and #2539 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was directed by George C. Wolfe. Other well-rated titles by the same director: You're Not You (2014), Nights in Rodanthe (2008).
Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Viola Davis as Ma Rainey; Chadwick Boseman as Levee; Colman Domingo as Cutler; Glynn Turman as Toledo; Michael Potts as Slow Drag; Jeremy Shamos as Irvin.
What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4070.

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