George C. Wolfe has been celebrated for his groundbreaking work on stage as a playwright and director for decades. It was very much a natural shift when he made his way behind the camera on projects like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Lackawanna Blues.
But in his latest directorial endeavor Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Wolfe not only found joy in bringing the late playwright August Wilson’s work to screen, but he also discovered some new truths collaborating with an exceptional cast to tell the story of a legendary singer and her band.DEADLINE: What was your first impression of August Wilson’s work?GEORGE C.
WOLFE: Well, it’s just his language and details about the culture. I saw the original stage version of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
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