Even if the film didn’t have the added context of Chadwick Boseman’s recent passing, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” has all the makings of a serious awards season contender.
However, when you add the fact that the musical drama also serves as the late actor’s final work, there’s added importance for the upcoming Netflix film.
READ MORE: Sienna Miller Says Chadwick Boseman Donated Part Of His ’21 Bridges’ Salary To Make Sure She Was Properly Paid As seen in the trailer for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” the film follows the story of a young trumpet player (Boseman) that is trying to revolutionize the music being performed by the popular blues singer, Ma Rainey (Viola Davis).
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