Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

2020

0h 31m

6.2(16 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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11 members

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Glynn Turman

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George C. Wolfe

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Branford Marsalis

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Imani Perry

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Michael Potts

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Colman Domingo

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Constanza Romero

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Todd Black

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Dusan Brown

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Taylour Paige

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Ann Roth

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