Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: moderate language, moderate violence
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Is "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" is "Moderate" (30/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" has ideological presence rated "Moderate". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 70/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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