Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

*Ma Rainey's Black Bottom* is a play and film centered on a session with Black jazz musicians in 1927 Chicago. It explores themes of race, art, exploitation, and ambition, highlighting the struggles and tensions faced by Black artists under racial discrimination. The story focuses on the band's recording session, revealing personal conflicts, creative pride, and societal injustices. Through powerful performances, it sheds light on both the vibrant cultural contributions of Black musicians and the systemic challenges they endured during that era.