Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Review: A befitting swan song for Chadwick Boseman; Viola Davis devilishly astounds The greatest strength of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman's outstanding performances interlaced with August Wilson's still relevant monologues and blues music that sets the pitch-perfect 1920s tone. Written By Karishma Shetty 6926174 reads Mumbai Updated: December 19, 2020 03:30 pm Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Review: A befitting swan song for Chadwick Boseman; Viola Davis devilishly astounds Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Cast: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Director: George C. Wolfe Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Stars: 3.5/5 " The blues help you get out of bed in the morning. You get up knowing you ain't alone." Snazzy, snappy and sultry would be some of the vibes one feels when entering the world of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, based on August Wilson's 1982 play of the same name. The film, with an 1820's Chicago setting is as relevant as relevant can get, especially with the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. The George C. Wolfe depicts how BLM isn't just a 2020 protest but has been a part and parcel for POC since centuries ago.