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In which film did Viola Davis portray the character Ma Rainey?

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Viola Davis portrayed the legendary blues singer Ma Rainey in the 2020 biopic Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Her performance earned her a fourth Academy Award nomination, making her the most-Oscar-nominated black actress.
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