Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Released on December, 18, 2020, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is the final film for Chadwick Boseman. The latest adaptation of August Wilson’s work is fantastic.
Set in 1920’s Chicago, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom follows a disastrous recording session and the tensions that arise.
Viola Davis, no stranger to Wilson’s writing, is great in the title role. However, this is Boseman’s film. He’s magnetic in this role as Levee a musician who has loftier ambitions than just being a member of a band. Boseman’s performance is reminiscent of his charismatic portrayal of James Brown in Get on Up without the constraints of an impersonation.
Boseman gives the best performance of the year and it’s not even close. His award worthy performance is more than enough to earn Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom a spot on the best 2020 films list.
