The director discusses his new production of August Wilson’s play, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, with Ola Animshawun.

This is a recording of a live platform event.

The director discusses his new production of August Wilson’s play, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, with Ola Animshawun. This is a recording of a live platform event.

Dominic Cooke on Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

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