Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
“It would be an empty world without the blues.”
Synopsis
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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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 23 DaysNovember 25, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 18, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George C. Wolfe
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
- Original Score
- Branford Marsalis
- Original Title
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Escape Artists, Mundy Lane Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George C. Wolfe
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson
Branford Marsalis
Tobias A. Schliessler
Andrew Mondshein
Constanza Romero, Todd Black, Dany Wolf, Denzel Washington
Department Leadership Roster
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Screenplay
George C. Wolfe
Director
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
Branford Marsalis
Original Music Composer
Todd Black
Producer
Dany Wolf
Producer
Denzel Washington
Producer
Mark Ricker
Production Design
Tobias A. Schliessler
Director of Photography
Chuck Jeffreys
Stunt Coordinator
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom about?
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.
Who directed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was directed by George C. Wolfe.
Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
The principal cast of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom includes Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Michael Potts.
When was Ma Rainey's Black Bottom released and how long is it?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was composed by Branford Marsalis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).