Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Synopsis
Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nico Giles Wiggins
- Original Title
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nico Giles Wiggins
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Nico Giles Wiggins
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen about?
Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.
Who directed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen was directed by Nico Giles Wiggins.
Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen?
The principal cast of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen includes Glynn Turman, George C. Wolfe, Branford Marsalis, Imani Perry, Michael Potts.
When was Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen released and how long is it?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).