Viola Davis On Blues Singer Ma Rainey: “She Fought For Herself” ​| OWN Spotlight | OWN

OWN published this video item, entitled “Viola Davis On Blues Singer Ma Rainey: “She Fought For Herself” ​| OWN Spotlight | OWN” – below is their description.

Oprah sits down with Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis to discuss her role as fearless blues singer Ma Rainey in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Here, Davis explains that even though Ma’s struggle is a reflection of the country during the great migration, Ma “did not fall prey to the traps of her time.”

Stream “OWN Spotlight: Viola Davis” on the WatchOWN app and on discovery+ starting Saturday April 17. Plus, hear the conversation on the “Super Soul” podcast starting April 19.

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