The movie and play 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' depicted the true story accurately in multiple ways. The dialogue was crafted to reflect the language and mannerisms of the time. The relationships between the characters, like the power struggle between Ma Rainey and the white producers, were based on real historical situations. Also, the music was an important part of the accuracy, as it was representative of Ma Rainey's style of blues. All these elements combined to give an accurate portrayal of the true story.