In 1920s Chicago, a group of musicians gather for a recording session with legendary blues performer Ma Rainey. As tensions rise, Ma engages in a power struggle with her manager and producer over control of her music. Meanwhile, ambitious trumpeter Levee sparks a series of stories among the band members, revealing truths that will change their lives forever. The film celebrates the power of the blues and the artists who refuse to be defined by societal prejudices.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
A legendary blues singer, Ma Rainey, and her band members clash at a Chicago recording studio in 1927, leading to a dramatic exploration of power, identity, and the music that unites them.
