Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Based On the book by August Wilson

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a 2020 American musical drama film directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, based on the 1982 play of the same name by August Wilson. The film stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman in his final film role, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, and Michael Potts. Inspired by the career of blues singer Ma Rainey, the film dramatizes a turbulent recording session in 1920s Chicago. Produced by Denzel Washington, Todd Black, and Dany Wolf, the project was originally announced alongside Washington's Fences in 2013 as part of his ten-picture deal with HBO. The adaptation eventually moved to Netflix and filming began in Pittsburgh in 2019.

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Release date:

December 18, 2020

Director:

George C. Wolfe

Cast:

Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, Michael Potts

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2020 in adaptations