Bringing "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" to the screen

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The story of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," about a 1920s blues singer's difficult recording session, is one of talent marred by tragedy. But the film adaptation of August Wilson's play is also one of those occasions when the story behind the scenes is just as compelling - and equally tragic. Correspondent Tracy Smith talked with Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, Oscar-winner Denzel Washington (the film's producer), and Tony Award-winning director George C. Wolfe about the project, and about working with the late "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman, who gave a heartbreaking performance as a trumpet player while secretly battling colon cancer.
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@berylwright6292 3 роки тому

Had the honor of being an extra during the filming and to have met and engaged in conversations with Chadwick Bozeman, Viola Davis and Denzel Washington . The costumes were genuine and fragile yet beautiful. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. 💝❤💙💚💖💜💗

@pisceestingz8971 3 роки тому

Which scenes

@roxxylala26 3 роки тому

Of course we all wanna know how he was like? Did he have a certain way about him?

@jettsoma 3 роки тому

I just ADORE Viola Davis! Best actress I’ve ever seen in my 67 years! 👌🏽

@tracyfox466 3 роки тому

I so love and have the deepest respect for Denzel Washington!!❤️ Thank you August Wilson & Chadwick Boseman for these talented and beautiful works of art to the world! R.I.P.🙏🏻❤️

@minniehannah8798 3 роки тому

Absolutely!

@dianajohnson9928 3 роки тому

Amen

@rachelc3213 3 роки тому

"im not sitting around here looking at what im doing, im doing it" -denzel washington.

@bansheeofinisheerin 3 роки тому

Saw him talking about acting once and he said the same thing - he just does it. Good advice: don’t overthink it - just do it.

@nam3929 3 роки тому

I see Oscar nods for Viola and Chadwick! I always tear up when I see Chadwick, these days..An amazing talent!....Gone too soon! And who doesn't love Denzel?

@stargazer1359 3 роки тому

Anything Viola Davis does is wonderful....Looking forward.

@stargazer1359 3 роки тому

......And Denzel!

@ozfan8596 3 роки тому

One of my favorites. Her acting is so powerful! Her and Chadwick are going to be emotional to watch.

@minniehannah8798 3 роки тому

It’s wonderful that they both recognized what a talent Chadwick was and what a great legacy he left at such a young age.

@kinggodtravis 3 роки тому

Denzel talking about Chawick and how his wife would take care of him, is so beautiful to hear, I wish one day to experience that.

@_onKNwn 3 роки тому

Denzel is just the coolest guy. Man! RIP to Chadwick, such a great talent!

@lindawilliams8715 3 роки тому

God bless DENZEL WASHINGTON! He purchased the rights to all ten of August Wilson's plays and he indeed is bringing them to life on the screen CHADWICK BOSEMAN R.I.P.

@ebybeehoney 3 роки тому

Viola Davis looks AMAZING in this. I'd be willing to get netflix just to see this, actually....

@innerblackbeauty8815 3 роки тому

@Kate, check your local movie theaters, I don't have Netflix but often see many of their films @ small theaters around town. I went to see "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" today & its amazing. Every character performance is on point!

@ebybeehoney 3 роки тому

I'll look. I bet it might show at our local independent theater. Though I haven't really gone to anything that wasn't a drive-in in a while...

@crossreclamation 3 роки тому

@@innerblackbeauty8815 h

@nitawhite8459 3 роки тому

- I was just thinking the same thing ...

@clodge5196 3 роки тому

Terrific performance by all, you'll enjoy the film

@lostknowledgez 3 роки тому

First, why this movie is not being talk about enough. Second, Chadwick is a legend and was a legend before Black Panther.

@JamesDavis-sh9gh 3 роки тому

It is being talked about. The Oscar predictions and Chadwick's chances of a posthumous Oscar nomination/win is evident. Word will build up in the next few days to it's Netflix premiere. Maybe tv advertisement is not on at the moment but hopefully , it will build up and then be #1 on top watched Netflix programs during the next few weeks.

@mamadouaziza2536 3 роки тому

@@JamesDavis-sh9gh I wouldn't say he will win an Oscar since we don't who will be nominated in the support actor category.. The film is getting a lot of buzz but the Oscars aren't until March/April of 2021. If Viola Davis did her own singing in the movie, she will most definitely receive a Oscar nomination and most likely an overdue win as Best Actress in a Leading role. The Academy loves it when the actors/actresses are able to sing.

@rickardkaufman3988 3 роки тому

It will get attention though I don't know whether Chadwick will either get nominated or win.

@mamadouaziza2536 3 роки тому

@@rickardkaufman3988 Its getting some attention but keep in mind its about a Blue singer the modern public is unfamiliar with. Also, the performances look rather contrived and pretentious, we all know Viola Davis can do this types of acting gigs in her sleep without breaking a sweat. Noting new here. I prefer to see Viola do something she hasn't done before. Its gonna be sad seeing Chadwick Boseman's last performance knowing he was suffering from cancer silently.

@rickardkaufman3988 3 роки тому

@@mamadouaziza2536 Same. I know it will be an Oscar favorite come award season.

@leascruggs-parker6341 3 роки тому

I can’t wait to see Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom! Kudos to Denzel Washington for shepherding August Wilson’s plays from Broadway to movie.

@fanofcanes44 3 роки тому

Denzel's finally sentence says it all " I'm not sitting around I'm doing it "

@WowDaniX 3 роки тому

Please put Viola Davis in more movies for 2021. She’s fuc$ing AMAZING. I love strong female leads.

@4knewt505 3 роки тому

I didn't think I would cry but I did listening and watching what they said about Chadwick Boseman. He truly will be missed.

@lorireed5291 3 роки тому

I myself, thought the interview went very well. Denzel Washington brought his A game, and was spot on with his responses. I for one, will be tuning in to see what Denzel brings to the table!! Kudos to you, Denzel...👏👏👏💙

@intodaysepisode... 3 роки тому

Chadwick Boseman was such a blessing to us! His dignity and hard work was so admirable!

@cutzymccall7675 3 роки тому

This is one of the greatest films I've ever seen. I don't think I've cried so hard in a long time. To see Chadwick Boseman's magnificence threw me. Everything about this film is incredible. Bravo to Denzel and everyone else associated with making this great August Wilson play come fully alive for the general population. Now I know why people refer to him as a modern Shakespeare.

@tamaramartin4015 3 роки тому

Still so sad about Chadwick Boseman. Amazing, isn't it, the impact some people have on the world in general.

@steveconn 3 роки тому

August Wilson was an amazing playwright. Fences was also great.

@larrysouthern5098 3 роки тому

If anybody can pull this off ... its Denzel Washington....a genius actor now a movie producer..Clint Eastwood is a good example of an actor turned producer...and his movies are legendary icons!!!!...Go for it Mr Washington!!!!! I wish you well!....

@marleyjanim5033 3 роки тому

1000 percent

@mamadouaziza2536 3 роки тому

True, this is how you get movie done in Hollywood, you gotta start a production company and go out and either write your own movies or buy scripts or plays.. Comedian Mo'Nique needs to do this if she wants to work. Halle Berry, Kerry Washington and Octavia Spencer are doing it. Vivica Fox use to do it and people made fun of her in the early 2000s because the movies she produced went straight to video (these days it doesn't matter if the movie goes directly to DVD or streaming).

@SuperSpace2009 3 роки тому

Wow! That was awesome! I have not seen the show yet! But of all the small scenes I have see of Viola Davis! Playing Ma! That alone tells me that this is Oscars gold! I am so glad Denziel Washington is bringing all his plays to the big screen! August Wilson is the man who tells the stories of the Black Experience! What we go through, the hardships, the sacrifices, the backbreaking and what we still go through to be equal! Here it is ! The year 2020 and black and brown people are still fighting for equality doing a Pandemic! Thank God for others and people like August Wilson. To tell our plight, our stories! That would not have been heard without this man!

@barbararey-constantin5679 3 роки тому

Chad Bozeman, a bone fide American hero.

@Fordie47 3 роки тому

Looks like it's going to be an amazing movie with fiercely talented actors as Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. And produced by Denzel! Wow! Can't wait to see it! Black lives really do matter!

@iago07 3 роки тому

Denzel, George C Wolf, Viola, Chadwick... I mean that’s just top billing 😭😭😭 This is like Black Art Royalty 👏🏾

@Ty-ec6cn 3 роки тому

In Loveing Memory of Ma Rainey💕🕊 (1886-1939) Momma Of Blues!

@shadaviongrant7605 3 роки тому

And the Oscar goes to..Viola Davis!!! And the Oscar goes to....Chadwick Boseman!!!!

@hectorsmommy1717 3 роки тому

And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor should go to . . . Glynn Turman. I suspect the costumer will be in the mix too.

@nofilter.906 3 роки тому

Boooooo

@datingdiaries1681 3 роки тому

Denzel is everything and more !!!

@chantally876 3 роки тому

My favourite actor Denzel and one of my favourite actresses Viola come together again... MUST WATCH!!

@VEGANSAM 3 роки тому

I LOOOOOOOOOOVE this woman. She's simply amazing.

@tonisumblin2719 Рік тому

YES!!!

@traceywhitney1272 3 роки тому

Hot damn, Denzel Washington is producing/bringing ALL the August Wilson plays to the big screen?!! I was thrilled to see Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was coming to Netflix, but now I'm about to burst! Rest in Peace, Chadwick Boseman (he is so very missed). Viola Davis is a master, and my dear friend Glynn Turman (who's already starred in the August Wilson plays The Piano Lesson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and Two Trains Running) is now co-starring here in Ma Rainey. Powerful, powerful group of actors!

@estlhm805 3 роки тому

Just watching this and I'm amazed at Chadwick Boseman's performance also knowing what he was suffering. It's like the saying capturing lighting in a bottle! Because no one knew what we were witnessing that was before our eyes ( never to be seen again)

@ted1091 3 роки тому

What an interview. I need to watch it again. I have trouble keeping up with one genius, much less a group of geniuses.

@roslynoderson7337 3 роки тому

Oh yes..chad will live forever. He has already influence my 8 yr old nephew..so look out world. Chadwick Boseman lagacy!

@michaeld.williamsiii9026 3 роки тому

Legendary iconic man, Denzel is...👏🏽🌙🤎 He is, inspiring along with Viola. 👑

@wendygriffin5265 3 роки тому

MS Viola is a amazing woman, watching her make me realize the Queens we're really are and she's a gift from God😔

@cadicorniche 3 роки тому

One amazing talent after the other. All to keep the torch being passed forward. 👍🏾

@beverleyknight-davis5853 3 роки тому

Thanks Denzil. You're a Blessing. What you did for Chadwick and now bringing our Black Experience on Screnes is enlighting and powerful education for the next generation.

@alexh4319 3 роки тому

RIP Chadwick Boseman

@tonisumblin2719 Рік тому

This woman is so incredibly talented.

@PhoebeFayRuthLouise 3 роки тому

This looks absolutely wonderful! Can’t wait to see it!

@laurapierce5080 3 роки тому

I appreciate in this interview the boldness in Mr. Washington’s transparency. He deflected every accolade bestowed upon him to one greater than himself. Mr. Washington thank you for your commitment to such a formidable undertaking! You have begun this work and will endure to the end!

@amyglover7652 3 роки тому

I can't wait to see this movie🤗🤗🤗

@iago07 3 роки тому

Viola is gonna be the August Wilson muse. I HOPE DENZEL PUTS HER IN EVERY FILM. August told her that she was “just so beautiful” when they were rehearsing for Seven Guitars (or King Hedley II) on Broadway. Viola won 2 Tony Awards (King Hedley, Fences) and a 3rd nomination (Secen Guitars) for her work in Wilson’s plays. Now 2 films.

@angelar.2088 3 роки тому

" I'm not sitting around looking at it , I'm doing it " !! Excellent !! All played their part Exceptionally outstanding 👏👏👏 . God Bless them especially Chadwick Boseman..... SIPeace 💖🙏🥀🌹🍃

@hectorsmommy1717 3 роки тому

I am so looking forward to this. It is the first time I ever clicked on "notify me" on Netflix.

@arnold934 3 роки тому

Fly high Chad. Gone too soon

@shanaepearson2757 3 роки тому

Seen it.....and Bravo !............ they did it again and I am so proud. Every word was powerful....the words....the words....the words. The part where he was telling God off...was scary but real coming from a man who was in pain...... Viola....Viola did that ! more...more :)

@amenamen5648 3 роки тому

Love Denzel! So excited to see this cast. Always going to miss Chadwick Boseman. What a difference he’s made in our lives.

@jazzybash1 3 роки тому

Oh I can’t wait for “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” My college did the play and I have been in love with August Wilson’s work ever since.

@AC-ri2xr 3 роки тому

Me too!! That’s one of my favorite plays and I also can’t wait for Jittney and The Piano Lesson

@arnold934 3 роки тому

I love Denzel and Viola!

@socful 3 роки тому

Just watching this trailer with Chadwick Boseman..... my eyes well up with tears 😢... Adios mi amor...

@derrickwest2576 3 роки тому

This is Great , love history on Ma Rainy my favorite Ma Rainy song is "Hear me talking to you" want to see this .

@mrhymer95 3 роки тому

The movie version of the Piano Lesson with Alfre Woodard and Charles Dutton was outstanding. As much as I respect Denzel, I don't believe he can top that version, which is one of my favorite movies. 😊

@vanessaboyd3798 3 роки тому

WELL SAID..Denzel Washington ❤️😷🌏🌎🌍 BE SAFE BE WELL 🌺

@Bigburse385 3 роки тому

Excellent segment! Looking forward to seeing the movie. Wonderfully talented actors.

@davidphillips2177 3 роки тому

What a magnificent tale to tell that of Ma Rainy by the great August Wilson. Thank you Denzel.

@sbalman 3 роки тому

That was a beautiful segment. Thank you.

@daniellejackson5439 3 роки тому

Hearing nothing but good things about this movoe

@eliascardenas24 3 роки тому

Lord I can’t wait. I know imma cry

@johnIZaUWL 3 роки тому

I consider it IMPOSSIBLE to top that TV movie of The Piano Lesson back in the 90’s honestly... that was INTENSE ❤️

@scarlamackey2669 3 роки тому

Since I was younger (I'm now 36) I have always always been a fan of Broadway and knowing that so many many wonderful movies full of talented Actors and Actresses are at my finger tips makes me beyond overjoyed, makes my heart sing and even though I can't hold a note, Viola Davis singing brings tears to my eyes 🖤

@geminijewelz93 3 роки тому

Must watch. Wakanda forever!! One last bow, one last breath taking chills of Chadwick's final performance, will truly send emotional shivers down your spine. You can feel the intense emotion in his character, Levee. You're immediately hooked to his character, charm, upbeat "I want it, I want know" attitude. I felt his emotional performance, during a scene where his character Levee, shares the horrors that he witnessed as a child. Meanwhile here comes the force of nature, Viola Davis as The Mother of Blues herself, Ma Rainey. I can honestly say I never seen such a magnificent well executed performance delivered like this before. Now don't get me wrong, Viola Davis is one of the many talented actors, on stage, and on screen. Yet I never heard her sing before, so I was blown away by the voice the soul the emotion, the way Viola/Rainey demanded respect. Truly an outstanding performance. #ViolaDavis #chadwickboseman #netflix #MaRaineysBlackBottom

@justjoan4010 3 роки тому

Awesome interview, Denzel. Love you.

@islewait6107 Рік тому

Viola; so very authentic! She brings truth in cinderblock!!! #Genuine

@michelemaliano7860 3 роки тому

Can’t wait to watch it. Snow day is coming up.

@Bodhismile 3 роки тому

I lived in the same neighborhood as August Wilson in Seattle and would see him around from time to time. We have been very fortunate to see a number of his plays in productions here. Looking forward to this production!

@1974shannon 3 роки тому

Wonderful movie❤❤❤ Boseman and Davis awesome performances.❤

@thaxtonwaters8561 3 роки тому

It's sooooo much better in a theater. Trust me.

@ubulive 3 роки тому

Glynn Turman needs an Emmy and Oscar for his role

@hectorsmommy1717 3 роки тому

Agree! Toledo's quiet dignity and humor really anchored the rest of the performances.

@aquintaancrum4606 3 роки тому

The 2021 Golden Globe belongs to Ms. Davis !!!!

@paigewashington6018 3 роки тому

Ive got chills im bout to cry and throw up I cant take it I love ALL OF THEM August Wilson Viola Chadwick Unk Denzel lawd im crine

@juanita_393 3 роки тому

AMAZING MOVIE 🎤🎶

@hawatarawally6428 Рік тому

“I’m not sitting around looking at what I’m doing, I’m doing it” -DW

@joviemfig 3 роки тому

Correspondent Tracy Smith, you are a great interviewer! Can't wait to see this!

@indevibe 3 роки тому

Am not sitting around looking at what doing, AM DOING IT!

@troleumdawson8035 3 роки тому

I am a Colon cancer survivor2009-2012 from Anderson, SC.Hated to see Chadwick Boseman and August Wilson past away from Cancer. I seen Chadwick Boseman played at T.L Hanna before became Movie Actor Star to seeing several of his movies. But haven't seen Ma Rainey's Black bottom yet.Got to watch it. Seeing all these Legends actors coming together for great movies performance for the fan's to enjoy. Thanks. Good Privilege to create art for Chadwick Boseman. Google---Troleum Dawson Chadwick Boseman article 2020.youtube---South Carolina art exhibit honors Chadwick Boseman

@sexymama1966 3 роки тому

Lemme find out when they're doing the free trial period and I'll binge watch the shows that I want to see.

@Itcool2beu 3 роки тому

Denzel is my hero

@luciaharbour5488 Рік тому

I love when Denzel said Chadwick will live forever 😍 John 3:16. It is awesome to know Chadwick was a born again Christian!

@heavenawilson5140 3 роки тому

Viola was great..The singer didn't let people tamper with her work..Her songs, her vocal style..her way in the studio..She had been at it for such a long time..by the time it came down to record in the studio..She perhaps knew what she wanted to do..Levee was better off starting his own band..People like that usually are..it puts a end to creative conflicts..

@shellydehart8217 3 роки тому

Can’t wait to watch this movie on Netflix ♥️👍

@blackirishrose4040 3 роки тому

I love Viola Davis

@nicnack74 3 роки тому

I saw the play a couple of years ago. I look forward to seeing the movie to compare.

@ElAqAirZeus 3 роки тому

Wow amazing. Cant wait to watch this

@chanelhopeful5336 3 роки тому

Can’t wait!!!!

@yecart5691 3 роки тому

Chadwick......

@melindamullins9649 3 роки тому

I loved this 🎥🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@kurtmueller272 3 роки тому

I can’t wait to see it in two days I’m so excited And this is gonna be my Christmas gift

@dorothybullock3534 3 роки тому

You did that very good give you👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🌞🌞up

@elizabethmills8667 3 роки тому

Wow Looks like a really excellent oscar worthy movie to watch. However it is on Netflix Guess I better sign up for Netflix

@hectorsmommy1717 3 роки тому

Check your area. It is in some cinemas, especially the arthouse ones, which makes it Oscar eligible.

@cherylynl.tompkins7049 3 роки тому

It's on Netflix because Netflix stepped up It's game years ago and has been getting It's movies and TV shows nominated for a winning Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, etc awards. The Irishman by Martin Scorsese was released on Netflix in 2019 then racked up nomination and won awards. Eddie Murphy was also nominated (and won awards) for Dolomite Is My Name ... released last year on Netflix too. Looks like you should be looking in more of what's being offered on streaming platforms (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video) since they have been the ones consistently putting out projects that are so good they are garnering more and more awards each year.

@nofilter.906 3 роки тому

Why???? Because blacks are the main cast???,,,, ( big sigh,,,,,,),,,, are we as a people ever going to see things without noticing its color,,,,,,

@lynettebailey2139 3 роки тому

@@nofilter.906 go away.

@nofilter.906 3 роки тому

@@lynettebailey2139 if your black....why do you not like hearing the truth?..... if your not black...why do you care what my opinion is on a black movie......

@krystalwithakay4168 3 роки тому

A lot of you are missing the point of the film. It's no different than the stage play/film of an American son starring Kerry Washington on Netflix. This is not a biopic. It's a stage play/film that focused on the events that transpired during the recording of Ma Rainey's, "Black Bottom."