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Synopsis
Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.9/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 97% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 87/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.6/101,297 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- Ruben Santiago-HudsonScreenplay
- George C. WolfeDirector
- Branford MarsalisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Viola DavisMa Rainey
- Chadwick BosemanLevee
- Colman DomingoCutler
- Glynn TurmanToledo
- Michael PottsSlow Drag
- Jeremy ShamosIrvin
- Jonny CoyneSturdyvant
- Taylour PaigeDussie Mae
- Dusan BrownSylvester
- Joshua HartoPoliceman
- Quinn VanAntwerpBand Singer
- Chloe DavisMa Rainey's Dancer
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Themes
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