Tag: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

The Indie Spirit Awards is one of my favorite award shows! They tend to feature movies that get overlooked by most other awards. If you’re looking for some quality movies that might have flown under the radar in 2020, this is a great start. Check out the nominees and the winners below. Best FeatureFirst CowMa…
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is an adaptation of August Wilson’s play of the same name. I am generally a fan of Wilson’s work, he won his Pulitzer for a reason after all. However, I’m discovering that I don’t usually like cinematic adaptations of plays. This story largely revolves around two main characters. Ma Rainey (Viola…
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