directed by: George C. Wolfe, year: 2020
actors: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is a tense drama set in a 1927 Chicago recording studio, where legendary blues singer Ma Rainey conducts a session with her volatile band. As the producers pressure for a hit, ambitious horn player Levee pushes for control, exposing the brutal economics and racial dynamics behind artistic success. Amid mounting tension, performances become combustible, revealing pride, fear, and the costs of fame in a ruthless industry. Directed by George C. Wolfe, the film builds its tension through intimate dialogue and electric performances.

Stage To Screen Adaptation, Drama, Historical Drama, Play Adaptation, Music Drama, Period Piece