: Characters share stories that reveal the deep-seated psychological scars of systemic racism.
: The historical exploitation of Black musicians by white-owned recording industries. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)
The story follows the legendary "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey, as she battles her white management for control over her music. Simultaneously, her ambitious young trumpeter, Levee, clashes with his bandmates while attempting to modernize Ma's sound to fit his own aspirations. The film explores themes of: : Characters share stories that reveal the deep-seated