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- Gertrude “Ma” Rainey was, without any exaggeration, an icon. This is the true story of her life: how she became the “Mother of the Blues”, to the new Netflix film about her, starring Oscar-winner Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman.
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey, her ambitious horn player and the white management determined to control the uncontrollable "Mother of the Blues". The film is based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
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Tensions and temperatures rise at a Chicago music studio in 1927 when fiery, fearless blues singer Ma Rainey joins her band for a recording session. - Zábava
Viola is a living legend
Y'all better put some *RESPECT* on her name.
@THE MOST HIGH DAUGHTER lol how? 💀
@THE MOST HIGH DAUGHTER BULLSHIT! SHE'S AN ACTress DUMMY!
Much respect for Miss Viola! Love her as an artist. She is such a chameleon on the screen...one minute playing a scorned wife and mother (Fences), a neglectful mother (Antwoine Fisher), and then playing a blues icon (Ma Rainey).
Right!
@THE MOST HIGH DAUGHTER stupidity is truly on the rise in America...
RIP Chadwick Boseman. You will be dearly missed.
Yes he will😪🙏🏽
shoe in for best actor...Viola also
Yes he will great actor as well 😢
🖤🎺🖤🎺🖤🎺
Yes he will
The only negative remark I can give about this movie is it wasn’t long enough I wanted to watch more !!!!! This was such a great movie
Good point
The movie was not her love story, it was about 1 recording sessions in Chicago. That is why it was so short.
Me too!! When it was over, I felt cheated. 😢😢
Me too.. I wanted more!!
I totally agree...could have watched more about Ma and Levee
They couldn’t have chosen a better actress to portray her. Has Viola Davis ever made a bad movie? ❤️
Sucide squad
@@dr.dark2988 she was a great actor in that movie
@@Grim_reapercy yeah but the question was that if she ever was in a bad movie.
Her role and how she portrayed it was incredible and so was the casting but the movie's plot was not.
@@dr.dark2988 Too me it wasn’t bad it was o
OK and I watched it twice the plot is terrible some of the characters are terrible but it’s mostly fun to watch.
The irony was Chadwick Boseman's character was so nonchalant and selfish, which was the complete opposite of who he was. They say he broke down and cried at the end of production. I would imagine, he knew he wasn't going to live to see the Netflix premiere come to light😢
He put all he had, literally into his last performance.
Genuine talent
Much Love n Respect
R.I.P Mr. Boseman
And Ms. Viola Davis show up n kill
Everytime 💕🙌🏿
R.I.P Chadwick 🙏🏾
🙌🏾😩♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽
That was for sure quality acting! So sad he’s gone smh
Miss Viola Davis, Miss Angela Bassett and Miss Taraji Henson - if they're in it, I'm in the theatre!!!
I forgot Miss Cicely Tyson the original blactress screen queen who always brought her 'A' game.
The acting by EVERYONE in this film is truly amazing, but watching Chadwick Boseman’s performance reminded me that we will be deprived of his talent...and it made me so sad. Rest In Peace, Mr. Boseman.
HE DID ALL OF THIS SICK..🙏❤
One thing denzel washington said was true time has change but the pain has not..
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😔😔
That part 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
For those inquiring about a more depth story of Ma Rainey, this isn’t a biography. This covers a recording of one of her song which is all based on a play.
Oh ok because I'm like this really was alot to take in within 7 minutes but dont give me enough if u get what I mean lol
Yes and it was so good!!!!
That's right. It's a day in her life.
Well that's just a brief synopsis. Yes, it is a snapshot of her life as a music artist and a significant record. BUT, it definitely dives deeper into the trauma of black people, juxtaposed to the sound of the blues and the emotions it convicts among the masses. Bozeman portrays this MAGNIFICENTLY!
she is from Columbus, GA
The end of the movie ("jelly roll" song) should help people to understand why people are so put off by and vocal about Culture Vultures, black fishers, ETC. There's a deep rooted, long standing history behind it.....
THIS
And that’s that on that!! Honestly so sad
The "hate" they have for us is envy & fear.
@@JP-ii9si Who's "they"?
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾WELL SAID..!!!
Ma Rainey was the typical black Auntie who loved her nephew and looked out for him....I love her story. Black music started everything!
Anyone complaining about the movie focusing on Levee should know this movie is based off a play that came out in the 80s. Yall had over 30 years to complain about this story
We wasn't born yet!!! Lmao
@@MaureenMurphy_ me neither 😂 but it's researchable lol
I knew it had to be a based onplay. Just they way it was filmed...
@@angeleyes3396 yeah its basically one setting the whole time
Sorry, if I thought it would have been focused on Ma Rainey... not some traumatized young man named Levee!
This movie was stunning the last shot is haunting the anger is necessary and the characters are too real
My guy was already at rock bottom, and mentally he was *fractured* from the childhood trauma. That white man stilling his best work was the breaking point.
Your words seem to sum it all up for me. Assertive she was.
@@LondonHasFallin Yes and it reveals a lot about today! It shows how no matter what black creators have, someone comes along an puts a white face on it for it to be more "acceptable." This is sad but true. Whether or not he had stabbed that man in the back, that producer or whatever would've still had them white men singing Levee's music.
Absolutely true.
Absolutely
That wasn't enough for me and that man stole levees songs were the saddest and it's still happening today after all these years😭
Yes that happen so sad.
I already knew that was going to happen, but in his case he was partly to blame. Because he was to consumed with becoming successful by any means necessary. Oppose to remaining humble, and doing things the right way.
@@ladennayoung2939 did you even watch the movie? Levee was broken. To the point where he could make no healthy choices. He was delusional. Very sad character with a terrible and sad story. Played by one of the great actors of our time. Both performances by Chad & Viola were impeccable!
he should have paid attention to Ma Rainey and how she did business. he would have gotten paid much more. Ma Rainey was no joke.
Well if he wasn’t man enough to put a bullet in his head. What do you expect?
I thought it was going to be a biopic but instead it’s a play. Picked up on that during the rehearsal scene. Less about Ma and more about life...in America... The Blues. Really powerful. There’s a line where she says something like “white folks only know about the existence of Blues, but they don’t know how it got here.” There is so much pain caused by external forces and the grief is turned inwards. If you stop to think about what each character represents (even the band at the end), it’s so deep it’ll give you chills. When you hear those stories and see what these characters do, you’ll understand.
Yes, this movie is based on the Broadway play😉
Yes it’s based off the play as was Fences and all the other movies Denzel is doing with Wilson plays .
Your soo right!!!
I saw the play “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” in 2003 on Broadway with Whoopi Goldberg playing Ma Rainey. It was amazing!
Viola Davis needs an award for this role. She transformed into Ma Rainey. Great job to Chadwick Bozeman and Denzel Washington for bringing MaRaineys story to film.
Oh chadwick Bozeman 😥😥
Chadwick IS TRULY MISSED he was a EXCELLENT ACTOR REST IN POWER KING 👑
Such a talent.
And i only just found his art! 😢
It is ashame that so many people don't know who Ma is. I listen to ALL KIND of music and i discovered her in my teens and fell in love with blues cause of her.
So tf
@@iphone13max18 tf is your problem?
The only thing wrong with the movie was that it was too short, it was so good, I didn’t want it to end.
It's a film adaptation of a play by August Wilson. Similar to Fences. It's about a recording session.
Me too
Well you can portray the role until you die if you don't want this mess to end.
Right
In Loveing Memory of Ma Rainey💕🕊
(1886-1939)
Momma Of Blues!
I’d recommend everyone mislead into thinking that this film was a biopic to do some research. It was a great film adaptation to an already wonderful play.
Exactly.
It didn’t even address her bisexuality.
@@canterlevi again, this was not a biopic!
@@canterlevi "address", what for...it's not a biopic. She was proudly and openly bi-sexual (something we see on display) so there was nothing to address at that point in her story. This is later in her career
@@sandrallewellyn2632 even if it was once Hollyweird touches it they always want to add their own thoughts to it smh
I knew about her, I was raised in Columbus, ga. I use to see her pictures everywhere. Her house is a historic place in Columbus today
Same here
thats awesome
"who's this we? What do you mean by we?"
-Ma Rainey.
🤣
😂😂😂😂rightttt
Okkk 😂😂😂
That’s right Ma Rainey, you tell him while we listen.!
Chadwick and Viola along with the rest of the cast BLEW IT OUT OF THE WATER!👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍👍. BEST MOVIE OF NETFLIX'S 2020 YEAR!
Thanks to the legendary August Wilson for capturing Getrude Ma Rainey’s story and giving it a platform in the 1980s. Thanks to Denzel Washington for leading the team that brought Ma Rainey’s story to Netflix!
It's sad when people leave an indelible mark and never live to see the rewards. Never live to see how much their fame grew or the recognition they receive. Sigh* give people their flowers while they're alive. Sadly, it's the next generation who does it.
Totally agreed 🙋🏾♀️
It’s a strange strange world... the craziest part is the fact that when your dead, you won’t even know it...
Sure...but that’s why you shouldn’t live for accolades. Pursue your passions and be yourself, and accolades won’t matter.
@@missym877 I get what you mean as artist. But while you are doing music, painting, writing, etc, you want to be acknowledged for your work and creativity. You want people to take notice. You don't always have to produce for consumers, and in fact it's good to write for yourself. But, it never hurts to be noticed.
Love this genre of music! I started listening to her in my early 20s and it’s like I get transported back in time to my ancestors’ youth! Can’t wait to see the movie ☺️ love Viola, she’s so talented and of course Chadwick, may he rest in peace!!
SIS, HE DID THIS WHILE SICK..🙏❤
@@shastanwilliams22 He was truly amazing! 🕊
Never heard of her but I’m glad netflix is recognizing and shedding light on black artists, entrepreneurs etc 🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 can’t wait to watch
She’s not a real person
@@him.goretti She was a real person, this video talks about her actual life. Pretty amazing to see a black woman in those days achieve so much.
@@him.goretti chillldddd if you don’t open a Google tab and read !!! She was a mentor to Bessie . She’s has a bio played by Queen Latifah
@@him.goretti She is a real person..
@@him.goretti I hate to break it to you but she was. You must be pretty embarrassed at yourself right about now.
Viola Davis takes you on an adventure whenever she graces the screen.
The movie was a lil too deep for some folks. I see it went over alot of ppl heads. Lol Fences was recieved the same way. But for those of us who get it- we appreciate how this story was told.
Yeah I see where some are saying that they were lost or confused. I'm like really????🤔
Fences was amazing! I don’t understand how people don’t understand either one of these films
August Wilson was an amazing playwright. Not sure how people don’t understand. 🤔
Exactly!
🎯💯
I would love to see Viola do a biopic about Ma, the way she portrayed her was literally breath taking💜
Yes!! Best person to play her!
This show was amazing!!! Denzel did an excellent job but the actors knocked this out the park (especially Viola and Chadwick)...
It's been a while since I watched a really good movie.
R.I.P. Chadwick Boseman
Poor thing I bet he wasn't feeling well but kept pushing rip Chad
Rainey’s hometown of Columbus, Georgia, is a really cool place to visit.
Your right too.
I live about 30 miles from Columbus. Beautiful riverfront. Loads of history. Lots of Ma Rainey, as it should be
Very RACIST still
Try Barnesville. That's a nice place to visit...particularly around September for Barnesville Buggy Days.
Life without music is pointless THANK YOU TO MY ANCESTORS 🖤🖤🤞🏾
This is not a biopic as noted by the narrator. This is an adaptation of August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
I feel like Ma would have totally loved being indicted into halls of fame, and having plays and movies and stamps made about her. She seems like a real cool cat.
It’s “inducted.”
The end of this movie had me effed up
I couldn't even sleep
RIP Chadwick B. Salute Ma Rainey. Black Americans, stand up 🇺🇸
Viola did an amazing job. I learned something new watching this movie. I didn’t know anything about this woman . Amazing
Enjoyed the movie but was looking for more of Ma Raineys story and less about her bands story. Viola' s performance is genius as always.
It’s based on the play by August Wilson.
Viola deserves allll the awards existing for acting! Gosh, she's brilliant! Viola, Angela Bassett, and allll my similar black Queens!
She is a genius viola love her acting it's so real
It’s an adaptation screenplay, meaning it comes from the theater . So it will be very similar to the play mostly a one room setting and lengthy monologues from one actor or actress. In that’s one of categories this movie will probably be Oscar nominated for adaptation screenplay among other categories this movie will be nominated for . Actor , actress, costume , best picture.
Agreed i shoulda did a lil more research but they did a great job
Chadwick left us one last project and I’m crying 🤧
FOR EVERYONE COMPLAINING THAT THIS MOVIE WAS ONLY ABOUT LEVEE THIS IS A SCENARIO STORY NOT A BIOGRAPHY THIS WAS ALSO BASED ON A PLAY WHICH FOLLOWS THE SAME SYNOPSIS. Compare this movie to dreamgirls and sparkle the characters are based on real people but are not biographical
THANK YOU!!!! I’ve been telling people this for days. It’s not a biographical movie, it’s based off a play
Thank you
I also noticed the importance of Levee being excited about having new shoes. we didn't have much things then and even the same in most cases today
so when we have a few dollars to do something for ourselves it would have been something that we felt made us look and feel good so when he was insulted by the white man and his music was stolen (Culture Vultures) he couldn't express his anger to that white man unfortunately the next person that he could express his anger to was his own brother a man of his own kind I don't think he wanted to kill him the anger was obviously misplaced and that is something that we do today from the shoes all the way down to the unnecessary death (like when ppl say "Black on Black Crime) He was already mentally scarred from a child as he explained.. My Mind instantly connected his trauma to alot of what we see today.
Seeing this Video on the Anniversary of her death.
Rip Ma Rainey. Im Grateful to be learning about you and ur Music ✨
Rip Chadwick✨
You make some very good and true points there. If we look at symbolism in cinema, the shoes have a deeper meaning. Levee spend a LOT of money on those shoes, the band commented on that. Levee bought those shoes because he was truly convinced that he was IN. He was going to form a band, record some songs and make serious money like Ma Rainey! He let it go to his head. But then that producer tricked him. Levee came crashing down. He realized he bought shoes that he actually couldn't afford. So it wasn't his shoe that got stepped on, it was his dreams and future that got stepped on. So Levee snapped.
This movie was unlike any other movie I’ve seen. It didn’t have any action in it so it had to rely on its characters to keep you enraptured in the story. There was also some symbolism that could be seen throughout the film that added a deeper meaning to the characters and the struggle they were tasked with portraying. Viola and Chadwick were both amazing 🤩 but the other characters also added important elements. Also the movie managed to create a growing tension between it and its viewers by keeping them in a perpetual state of anxiety as the story unfolded. So, if you are looking for something to get your heart racing without any real gore or action, this would be the film for you.
well said
RIP August Wilson whom's play this was adapted.
Viola Davis' soul-searing performance in this awesome film raises a very important question. WHO was Ma Rainey truly? She did indeed exist! RIP Ma!
Their performances were PHENOMENAL
This was a very good story. I liked that it showed Ma used her power to benefit herself. What people need to take from this is how the record labels were stealing from performers and writers from the beginning. Ma should have had more money sent her way. The same can be said for other performers. Glad they put this movie out! Learn from the entertainment.
If Chad and Viola do not receive an Oscar for this movie, then the oscars can go straight to HELL 🔥🔥🔥
Girl they can already go to hell 😭 but after giving them their Oscar.
Who cares about the Oscars? We know what we know and we don't need rich people to tell us different.
@@seemsgood85 Concur. We need to establish our own distinct academy, and stop behaving as though their ice is somehow colder than ours.
@@lifttheveil7497 I thought we had one, the NAACP awards.
Right!!
Doesn’t take long at all to recognize this movie has the special magic that makes a great movie . Whomever worked on this , hats off .
Yeah man . Had to come outside for a smoke after the recording studio scene . Excited to go back in and watch .
Keep em coming Netflicks. This is absolutely brilliant.
I watched it last night and Chadwick is the shining star in this film he's phenomenal
RIP Chadwick
That is viola Davis ...She gained weight for this roll went up to almost 200 pounds...THEN added a suit
Chadwick’s performance broke my heart, what an artist! I sure hope the Academy and others recognize his superb work on this movie.
Does anyone else feel like Chadwick’s God monologue was real!!! His anger felt so real!!
I said the same thing. That anger was a true emotion. Rest in Power Chadwick you were astounding 🖤
@@shaychauntaye7047 Yes!!!! He was a rare jewel!!!
That’s what really threw me off big time, I hated that scene so much big time and then I hated the movie for most of it, I would never act out them words in a movie that, it makes you wonder what people will do for money, I love my Lord God Almighty big time.
@@karenmontana9227 I didn't like that part either and not to sound crazy I believe he was paid for that line with his life and soul.
@@karenmontana9227 Everyone does not feel the way you do! People get mad at God everyday!!! I thought his performance was powerful and it makes me wonder if his fatal diagnosis played a part in him delivering such a believable performance. I personally feel God is an understanding God and we have human emotions, he created us in his likeness. Even Jesus asked why has thou forsaken me when he was on the cross... You think he wasn’t feeling betrayed by his own father at that point??
Chadwick Bosman is going to win an Oscar for this movie.
Someone gonna tell him?
@@coldwinter9313 The deceased can still be nominated
@@Queen_EL11 didn't know, sorry.
@@coldwinter9313 It’s ok
@@coldwinter9313 SMH ... Heath Leager maybe incorrect spelling won for the joker after his passing . So no one has to tell Chadwick
This movie was amazing, a work of ART. Hope to see more projects like this, that intricately tell stories we don't often get to hear about.
Viola is amazing in this role. Also, thanks for including more history on Ma Rainey; it's always wonderful to have history shared with newer generations who might not seek it out themselves.
Viola’s real raw performance lives and vibrates with life. Her soul shines through and sparkles/glistening with passion. So grateful to have more, real films showing the hard work, creativity, blood, sweat and tears of our black history. A million Thank You’s. Please keep these quality creative films coming. God bless you all. 💐
Now we just need a movie about her
This was a good movie. The acting was SUPERB.... R.I.P Chadwick.....
Chadwick Boseman left a beautiful footprint in all the movies he played. R.I.P. Chadwick Boseman.
Let's just thank Viola Davis for her amazing acting n portraying this lovely legend. Ma Rainey
Blown away by this film never ever heard of her and now I’m been online several times watching informational videos about her.
Extremely interesting and informative. Love music history. Watching this!!!
She just wants her cold coke 😂😂😂
Babbyyy that took me out 😂😂😂
😂😂😂her coke-o-cola
They had all day to get that coke lol
😂😂a cold 🥶 coca cola
@@sheilapate7604 what trip me out is how she did all tht for the coke and then chugged it like water
I adored this film! I really savored the wide array of themes from desperation, rage, pain, and everything else in between. It took me to a dark place while hand-feeding me a spoon full of hope at the same time. I was heavy and just a great work that the actors made come to life very well. I'm grateful to have seen this.
I wanted more! Beautifully executed, heart breaking to see Chadwick at the end of his life.
Great movie you would have to figure out how her life was. Wish it was more about her, but still a great performance. She was something else. Chad last performance was awesome
Absolutely The Best Movie of 2020 and I feel like I’ve pretty much have seen ‘em all. 😁
I just love the beautiful Viola Davis,
may you Rest in Peace Chadwick Boseman❤
Thank you. I saw the movie last week and was floored by their performances!!!
Black women created every genre of music..
Though I don't think black women created traditional Chinese music, black women have created and or contributed heavily to ALL forms of African American music. I'd love to see Big Mama Thornton the mother of Rock n Roll shown her respects too.
African American music? You mean music period? Blues created country/ blue grass music which created rock and roll which was created by black people. And then you have R&B! Hip hop, rap, all American forms of music don’t put African in front of it please that’s highly inaccurate.
@@lorod59rava36 exactly
@@lorod59rava36 Its simple. Americans who were of African descent created those genres therefore, it is African American music. I'm not arrogant, I'd love to hear why you don't think it's accurate for me to call it this Instead of American music?
@@Da1TruArtistPup You agree. Why?
Didn’t like the way the movie ended. So many unanswered questions!
Same! I wish they’d added more to the movie. Still good though.
@Isn’t she Lovely Agree much! Sooo unfair to her personal history, incongruent with afro am history, and shame to afro am exprerience, wish I could say not shamed
Ms. Rozay Same questions are still unanswered today. That was the point.
Exactly
Ms. Viola Davis bought Ma Rainy Portrayal to life. I could not get enough of Ms. Viola Davis extraordinary talent. I felt like I was right there.
What a amazing talent Ma Rainey was she did so much for African-American music. Rest In Peace Ma Rainey
I'm kind of irritated that the narrator of this video referred to this as a biopic when it clearly is not that having been based on the August Wilson play. Now I'm LESS irritated with the people who are saying this phenomenal piece "sucked" because there wasn't enough about Ma. The way it was advertised does it a disservice and the themes this play-turned-movie is commenting on get overshadowed by the disappointment people felt at not being told the story of Ma Rainey's life. It is obvious that her life and rise to fame are not central to this story. One could even argue that the story is barely about her, if it's about her at all. I would even argue that this is more about Levee or at the least they are comparable characters whose experiences are pointing to a larger overall theme, bigger than either one of their stories. For those who did not realize this was a play in movie form, I'd suggest watching it again with that lens rather than looking for a biopic about Ma Rainey's life as it was never intended to be that. Hell, Levee isn't even a real person - that's your first clue right there!
Because of the assumption I had think it would be about what they assumed to be her life I was very disappointed I lover biopics.. didn’t lie we were getting a screen play
They may not have had that much footage of her and the original band members. I did learn a few different things.
The movie made me angry depressed. It made me had a breakdown. This movie made me angry, sad and hv trust issues of the music industry or to the extend of other industries too and don't get me started on the racism. I came out of watching it feeling dissatisfied and dissapointed. That's just how i felt but DAMN it made it's points and i had the utmost respect for the movie. Hats off👍
It's well made even though half the time i had no idea what they're talking about😂the ending had my mouth wide open. Do I want to watch it again? No, because of the thought of me having another breakdown. But i recommend y'all to watch.
Please.. those of us who have been lifelong fan of early blues knew this all along. Looking forward to seeing this! Hope they do more films like this!
Loving Viola’s cadre of work and business prowess over these years!
I hated to see Chadwick in this light for his last movie role. Of course he did a really good job. But he was so cold and angry in this movie. I know some people wanted it to focus on Ma Rainey's character more. But I think it did a really good job displaying what certain emotions can cause you to do if you don't address them. Un-forgiveness, anger, and bitterness will destroy you in the end. And I think people should take that from the movie, and prayerfully apply it to their lives. The enemy wish to sift us as wheat. None of us are exempt.
very dark. i could only watch it one time because of how dark it was. But Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis acted their tale off.
Tough to watch, but the best drama gets deep inside your soul and this movie did that for me. And Chadwick's appearance was a reminder of how sick he really was, which added to the performance. Felt the same way watching him in "Da 5 Bloods".
I absolutely loved the energy he brought to this character it was not Chadwick but it was Levee and that is what acting is all about,stellar performance by Chadwick Boseman he give us his all bravo 👏🏾 bravo 👏🏾
Pple it's called acting. He portrayed a character. Can't pple portrayed a character different from how they really are in real life.
It was honestly his best acting to me . This is Oscar nomination acting you have to dig deep be dark let the character take over and he did all that in more . If you have have ever seen August Wilson plays he always has scenes that go deep that actors and actresses have to make come to life
She was born in Columbus Ga. You can come see her beautiful yellow house downtown I'm Columbus❤
She's from my hometown. 🙌🏾 I'm glad she's finally getting recognition.
Actually never heard of her b4 this movie so looking forward to watching it. Continue to sleep in eternal peace Chadwick 😔
Just watched the movie today really enjoyed it great performances
This movie had me speechless
Enjoyed it so much. It was both funny and sad at the same time and also full of meaningful symbolisms.
Thank you for sharing this background information on Gertrude Rainey. Looking forward to watching “Ma Rainey” on Netflix!🍿🍿🍿
If Viola Davis didn't get the part Missy Elliott could have easily played her because they look so much alike to me. I'm sure Viola is amazing.
And Missy can sing too!
While Missy Elliott may resemble Ma Rainey, Missy is not a classically trained actress. This is not a music video but a full movie. Love Missy's beats but she could not carry the movie. The studio needed an actress. Very lucky Miss Viola was available to take the role.
@@JAZZLlFE Jennifer had acting chops..missy elliott doesn't. Don't get mad. We can agree to disagree
@@theninjacat7200 Missy could have gotten an acting coach
I live in Columbus, GA. The Ma Rainey House is here. I've never been in there even though I lived right up the street from it. I just might go now, this has piqued my interest to know more about her.
I'm sure there will be more people visiting now. I seen someone on Facebook posting pics at here grave site.
Please go for those of us who cannot! Document and take pictures
This movie was soooooo good. Viola Davis left her soul on that stage. Chadwick Bozeman should earn an Oscar posthumously. I LOVED IT!!
THANK YOU August Wilson for your writing and to the gentleman who directed it, 🙌🙌🙌🙌
I absolutely loved this movie and I'm obsessed with the many powerful monologues in it.
More people need to watch this .... black history
The acting was great.
Viola Davis is truly using her superpower, acting. My eyes just love to see her grace the screen. She blew my mind in this film and it left me wanting more.
The play by August Wilson is amazing! Glad to see Viola playing this role! Perfect casting choice.
She built the blues..rock and roll and country..black women are magic. Always have been
Good movie .I hate the that Levee didn't know how to control his anger and took it out on his friend..sad ending
Was ironic. He had made an impassioned speech about how he’d learned to work with the white man by watching his dad smile to get along, yet later he exacted revenge. Except when Levee got screwed over for his songs, he took it out on the wrong person, and let the white man get away with it. It was very sad.
I loved this movie because it reminded me of my Grandmother. She introduced my siblings and I to the Blues as children. She was great friends with B.B King and Bobby Blue Bland. So to hear the great story of Ma Rainey reminds me that all the music I was raised on listening to came from great souls like her.
I love them both. Chadwick was such a amazing actor and they did a fantastic job. This was a great movie