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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

6.2(16 votes)
2020
0h 31m
Documentary

Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.

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Original:en
Spoken:
English

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