Ma Raineys Black Bottom

Adapted from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a profound and moving celebration of the transformative power of the blues and the artists who refuse to let society's prejudices dictate their worth. This stunning companion book offers a visual and narrative tour through the rich and multifaceted history, featuring film stills, set photography, quotes from cast and filmmakers, and an incisive text by award-winning author Samuel G. Freedman.