The cinematographer on Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom says that he cried the entire time he filmed Chadwick Boseman’s performance. In a conversation with The Wrap, Tobias Schliessler spoke about a long career that included hits like Dreamgirls and Friday Night Lights. But, now the cinematographer knows that he had the privilege of filming the Black Panther star in his final feature. The experience of being in the presence of Viola Davis and Boseman has left a mark on him. Schliesser’s emotion being that evident on set just goes to show how much the Marvel actor was bringing in this performance. Critics and audiences seem to agree on the quality of the film as well. The legend has now obtained multiple nominations at the Golden Globe awards, and talk of an Oscar nomination seems like a mere formality at this point.
Let’s hear it for the entire ensemble of #MaRaineyFilm, nominated for three @SAGawards, including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Female Actor in a Leading Role (@ViolaDavis), and Male Actor in a Leading Role (Chadwick Boseman). 🎶 #SAGAwards pic.twitter.com/nq4LuOM5IV
