George C. Wolfe's 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 22, 2021

[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 18, 2020] Based on the play by August Wilson, Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” stars Viola Davis as Rainey alongside Chadwick Boseman in his final screen role. Director George C. Wolfe joins us to discuss the film. The film and its cast are currently nominated for a total of five Oscars.

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