Light of the World vs Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Light of the World has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.7/10 for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom). Light of the World is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 34m. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is the older of the two (2020 against 2025). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Light of the World
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom| Light of the World | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Music | Drama, Music |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | John J. Schafer, Tom Bancroft | George C. Wolfe |
| Main cast | Jesse Inocalla, David Kaye, Colin Murdock, Vincent Tong, Tim Heidecker | Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Viola Davis, Taylour Paige, Michael Potts |
Synopsis
Light of the World
It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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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