Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Oct. 21, 2020

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Director: George C. Wolfe

Starring: Chadwick Boseman • Viola Davis • Glynn Turman • Colman Domingo • Michael Potts

R Drama N/A

58% WILL SEE 42% WON'T SEE

What's the story about?

Plot: 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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The lead cast starring in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom .

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The film's director George C. Wolfe last directed Rustin and Blood on the Leaves.

What we know about the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom movie production.

Oct 2020

Completed

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When was the film released?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was released in Netflix on Friday, December 18, 2020. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Monster Hunter, Fatale and The Father.