Toronto: Viola Davis Says "The Fight Is Not Easy" for Black Talent Seeking Autonomy

Netflix has debuted the first look at the upcoming movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which is the final film that Chadwick Boseman made before he tragically passed away this summer.

Also Read: See Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis in First Look at Netflix's 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'Osajyefo and Smith will be co-producers on the film. Jeff Robinov, Guy Danella, and John Graham will produce from Studio 8.

Chadwick Boseman's final film.The late performer — who died in August after a secret years-long battle with colon cancer — stars opposite Viola Davis in, an adaptation of the August Wilson play of the same name. The film is directed by George C.

When it was revealed that Chadwick Boseman passed away in late August, it was known that he had one more film ready to be released, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Now, with the adaptation of the August Wilson play coming to Netflix later this year, we have our first look at the period film that now has an unfortunate asterisk next to it.

who passed away from colon cancer in August, will be starring in Netflix‘s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom opposite Viola Davis.The film adapts August Wilson’s 1984 play of the same name, focusing on Ma Rainey, a Southern singer (Davis), and her trumpeter Levee (Boseman) as they navigate the music industry in 1920’s Chicago.On working with Boseman, Denzel Washington, who produced the film, told the New York Times: “He did a brilliant job, and he’s gone.

Netflix has released the first images from Chadwick Boseman's final movie Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, weeks after the Black Panther star sadly passed away.Boseman, who died at the age of 43 in August, stars alongside Viola Davis, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, and Michael Potts in the drama, playing trumpeter Levee.Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, based on August Wilson's 1982 play of the same name, tells the story of a fateful music recording session in the '20s, where a band of musicians await the

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe final film of Chadwick Boseman’s incandescent career has released its first images of the late star.Director George C. Wolfe’s adaptation of August Wilson’s stage play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom stars Viola Davis in the title role, with Boseman as a band member.

social media Thursday.Additionally, Netflix also released the following stills from the movie which is the “Black Panther” star’s final film.NetflixNetflixNetflixNetflixAdapted from August Wilson’s award-winning play “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” the film is set in 1920’s Chicago and deals with issues of race, art, religion and the exploitation of black recording artists by white producers.

Country musician Mac Davis, known for writing enduring Elvis Presley hits like "A Little Less Conversation" and "In the Ghetto" has died at age 78. His longtime manager Jim Morey said in a statement on Facebook that Davis died on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn., after heart surgery and was surrounded by family and friends.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorMac Davis, whose music career included recording 20 albums, writing the Elvis Presley hit “In The Ghetto” and starring in films like North Dallas Forty with Nick Nolte and on his own TV show, died Thursday in Nashville.

Entertainer Mac Davis, the man behind several of Elvis Presley’s hits including “In The Ghetto,” “A Little Less Conversation,” “Memories” and “Don’t Cry, Daddy,” has died Tuesday at 78.Davis’ manager confirmed the news, according to an announcement by the Country Music Association, adding that the singer had become “critically ill” after undergoing heart surgery in Nashville.Davis, from Lubbock, Texas, who penned a number of songs in the late ’60s and ’70s for the King, went on to top the charts

The Kinks’ Ray Davies has said he never wanted to release ‘Waterloo Sunset’.The track was released as a single in May 1967 and went on to feature on the album ‘Something Else’ later that year.Despite now being one of the band’s classic songs, Davies has said in a new interview that had wanted to keep the song private.

Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, and Common are among the names raging about Wednesday’s (September 23, 2020) announcement by Kentucky grand jury officials that they will not file murder charges in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.The Louisville 26 year old was shot and killed by police officers during a botched raid in March (2020), days before the death of another African-American, George Floyd, at the hands of police in Minnesota, sparked a resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and

Euphoria star Zendaya received the prestigious Lead Actress in a Drama Series award at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. The actress was nominated for the first time and become the youngest recipient of the award.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterThe BBC published its annual financials today, revealing its top earning presenters and executives.Sports personality Gary Lineker leads the way again but has agreed to take a £400,000 ($514,000) pay cut as part of signing a new five-year deal with the broadcaster, also announced today.

Harlem’s Fashion Row, a platform designed to support and amplify Black creatives in fashion, held its 13th annual Style Awards and Fashion Show. Despite being forced to go digital as a result of the pandemic, the event was as energetic and inspiring as any of the in-person awards that came before it.

Clayton Davis At the 2018 Oscars, Mary J. Blige made history with “Mudbound” — by becoming the first Black woman to earn multiple Oscar nominations in the same year (for best supporting actress and original song).