The film is a , meaning it is available to stream exclusively on Netflix. While physical media (DVD/Blu-ray) was released through The Criterion Collection, most viewers access it via streaming at 1080p or 4K resolution depending on their subscription plan. Critical Reception Rotten Tomatoes: 97% Critics Score Metacritic: 87/100
Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, Michael Potts Running Time: 1 hour 34 minutes Streaming Platform: Netflix The Story Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom [1080p] (2020)
Based on August Wilson's 1982 play, the film is set in 1927 Chicago. It focuses on a tense recording session where "Mother of the Blues" Ma Rainey (Davis) clashes with her white manager and producer over control of her music. Meanwhile, the ambitious trumpeter Levee (Boseman) pushes the band toward a more modern sound, leading to explosive personal and racial tensions within the recording studio. The film is a , meaning it is
Won Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. It focuses on a tense recording session where