Lesson 249: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Psychology of the Blues

Jan 13, 2021 | Eddie Villanueva, Movies, Podcasts, Review, Spencer Williams, The Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers are Chicago bound as they discover the wonders of Blues in the 1920s with a discussion of Netflix’s latest release, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The Fanciful Fellas experience one of August Wilson’s adaptations in the comfort of their own home. Do Ma and the gang create a magnificent layering of storytelling and acting? Or will the film drown amidst the sea of new releases every week? Grab your trumpets & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

 

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