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Viola Davis impresses in musical drama
This image released by Netflix shows Chadwick Boseman, from left, Viola Davis and Colman Domingo in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” (David Lee/Netflix via AP)
The “awards season” of films has begun with several quality films, all competing for Oscars and praise, being released during November and December including “The Trial of The Chicago Seven,” “On The Rocks” and “Mank.” While many of these films have garnered acclaim and buzz about possible awards, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” recently released on Netflix, will definitely join the conversation of 2020’s finest films.