Once again, let’s start with the necessary context for this article.
This is not a review of George C.
Wolfe’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Those critical notices are currently embargoed and will arrive later next week.
That being said, it should be no surprise to report the Netflix release is an Oscar player in a number of major categories including, first and foremost, Chadwick Boseman for Best Actor.Read More: “First Cow” and “I May Destroy You” top 2020 Gotham Awards nominationsAdapted from August Wilson‘s 1985 Tony Award-nominated play, the film centers on a contentious recording session of the real-life “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) and her band.Continue reading Chadwick Boseman & Viola Davis Are Ready For Oscar In ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ at The Playlist.
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