Ma Raineyвђ™s Black Bottom (2020) -
The story follows the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey, as she battles her white management for control over her music. Simultaneously, her ambitious young trumpeter, Levee, clashes with his bandmates while attempting to modernize Ma's sound to fit his own aspirations. The film explores themes of:
: Featuring Colman Domingo as Cutler, Glynn Turman as Toledo, and Michael Potts as Slow Drag. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)
: Played by Chadwick Boseman in his final film role before his death in August 2020. He received a posthumous Oscar nomination for this performance. The story follows the legendary "Mother of the