Awards Season Hopefuls ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’, ‘The Midnight Sky’ Hit Netflix; ‘Fatale’ And ‘Greenland’ Debut – Specialty Preview
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deadline.comLeading the charge this week in streaming and specialty titles is Netflix with two films that have been garnering awards season buzz with their star wattage and prestige storytelling.First up, is the highly anticipated Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s play of the same name.
Set in 1920s Chicago the film spotlights the titular legendary “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) and a band of musicians as they have a recording session amidst rising temperatures and tensions.When the outspoken and fearless Ma arrives late, she has words with her white manager and producer over control of her music.
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