Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 6.7/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2020, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a drama and music movie. It is directed by George C. Wolfe. The cast includes Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman and Viola Davis. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
It would be an empty world without the blues.
72Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, recent.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- George C. WolfeDirector
- Colman Domingoas Cutler
- Glynn Turmanas Toledo
- Viola Davisas Ma Rainey
- Taylour Paigeas Dussie Mae
- Michael Pottsas Slow Drag
- Jonny Coyneas Sturdyvant
- Jeremy Shamosas Irvin
- Dusan Brownas Sylvester
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Questions about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- What genre is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is categorised as Drama, Music.
- Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Viola Davis, Taylour Paige, Michael Potts appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- George C. Wolfe directed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
- How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
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