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Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC reflects on the challenges filming The Woman King
  • Behind The Scenes

Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC reflects on the challenges filming The Woman King

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2023
Set in the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the year 1823, director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s feature The Woman King focuses on the historically inspired but fictio...
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REVIEW: Boseman, Davis make ‘Ma Rainey’s’ a must-see
  • FILM

REVIEW: Boseman, Davis make ‘Ma Rainey’s’ a must-see

By Joia DaVida Dec 23, 2020
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is the long-awaited adaptation of the hit stage play, written by August Wilson by the same name. Aside from a few scenes in the beginning of the film...
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“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” trailer shows 1920s Chicago
  • FILM

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” trailer shows 1920s Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 20, 2020
Netflix released the first trailer for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” showing the lush period setting of 1920s Chicago “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” is Chad Boseman...
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Chadwick Boseman’s final film, ‘Ma Rainey’ delayed
  • FILM

Chadwick Boseman’s final film, ‘Ma Rainey’ delayed

By Reel Chicago Aug 29, 2020
Netflix has halted the release of the new Chicago-set drama, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Chadwick Boseman due to the shocking and devastating news of his death. The sta...
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Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020
Created by Leo Burnett in partnership with Groupe Connect—Leo Burnett’s first work for Bank of America—this spot is a lesson in how creative decisions can work in service...
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