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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen

6.2202031mPGMovieDocumentary

Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.

DirectorNico Giles Wiggins

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NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nico Giles Wiggins

GTGlynn Turman
Glynn Turman
Self - Presenter
GWGeorge C. Wolfe
George C. Wolfe
Self
BMBranford Marsalis
Branford Marsalis
Self
IP
Imani Perry
Self
MPMichael Potts
Michael Potts
Self
CDColman Domingo
Colman Domingo
Self
CR
Constanza Romero
Self
TBTodd Black
Todd Black
Self
DBDusan Brown
Dusan Brown
Self
TPTaylour Paige
Taylour Paige
Self
ARAnn Roth
Ann Roth
Self

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen — streaming FAQ

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen is streaming on Netflix in Canada.

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Yes — Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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