Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

2020 · 93 min · dir. George C. Wolfe

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. Synopsis from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.