Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)

11/25/2020 (US) • 1h 34m

Drama, Music

It would be an empty world without the blues.

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

chicago, illinois

recording studio

based on play or musical

singer

lesbian relationship

lgbt

blues music

black lgbt

trumpet player

1920s

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