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Chadwick Boseman’s captivating farewell in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is a career best Chadwick Boseman in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom It’s hard to write about Netflix’s new musical drama without reflecting on the passing of its star. The death of Chadwick Boseman was felt around the world, such was his impact in the seven short years since his breakthrough in sporting biopic 42. While the quality of a movie seems trivial when compared to the loss of a beloved human being, his absence is felt even more keenly given that this final screen appearance may be his finest. 

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Chadwick Boseman as Levee, Colman Domingo as Cutler, Viola Davis as Ma Rainey, Michael Potts as Slow Drag and Glynn Turman as Toledo in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." (David Lee/Netflix) "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is one of the most talked about movies this year. The film, which premiered on Netflix on Dec. 18 and was adapted for the screen by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, is based on the Tony Award-nominated 1984 play by August Wilson. Ma Rainey is part of the "American Century Cycle" of ten plays by Wilson that reimagines the 20th-century African American experience, decade by decad...

Viola Davis and Executive produced by George C. Wolfe, the film adaptation of the 1982 stage play by August Wilson is ripe with remarkable performances from the cast that also includes Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Michael Potts, and Taylour Paige. (Photo: Netflix) Set in Chicago during the summer of 1927, the film is a celebration of the transformative power of the blues; as well as an exploration of themes that have transcended the times and are still relevant today, such as race, culture, faith, sexuality, music, and trauma. Black Bottom follows the “fearless and fiery” Ma Rainey...

CinemaBlend This week, following its limited theatrical release, Netflix unveils their latest awards contender, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, based on the 1982 play of the same name by August Wilson. Produced by Denzel Washington and starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman in his final film appearance, this streaming-friendly adaptation of the acclaimed stage production received voluminous praise from early reviews, particularly for its two central performances — though it should be noted that this prestigious cast list is filled with standout talents, both established and up-and...