The Piano Lesson, August Wilson

The Surprising Artwork That Inspired Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson,’ a New Movie Based on August Wilson’s Award-Winning Play
A Romare Bearden print served as a starting point for the American playwright's 1987 drama, which follows a Black family's struggle to decide the fate of an ancestral heirloom
‘The Piano Lesson’ adapts a great American play into an off-key movie
An electrifying Danielle Deadwyler is the reason to see this Washington family production.
‘The Piano Lesson' Star Danielle Deadwyler on How August Wilson's Plays Are ‘Love Letters to Black America' and Being ‘Open' to Superhero Movies
Danielle Deadwyler is a force of nature. The versatile actor's career has skyrocketed in recent years, with roles that span genres and defy expectations. In 2024 alone, Deadwyler took on a staggering five projects,
‘The Piano Lesson’ Star Danielle Deadwyler Thinks the ‘Incessant Questioning About Awards’ Is a Bit Much
With her performance in 'The Piano Lesson' garnering awards buzz, Danielle Deadwyler is trying not to get to caught up in the chatter.
Movie Review – The Piano Lesson (2024)
The Piano Lesson, 2024. Directed by Malcolm Washington. Starring John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins, Gail Bean, Jerrika Hinton, Stephan James,
Malcolm Washington and Family Bring August Wilson's ‘The Piano Lesson' to the Screen
Washington adapted the play for his feature film directorial debut starring his brother, John David Washington, and family friend Samuel L. Jackson.
'The Piano Lesson' review: A stage adaptation makes powerful use of cinematic form
Based on the August Wilson play about the complex weight of Black lineage, Malcolm Washington's feature-length directorial ...
Malcolm Washington Built His Family Legacy Into Directorial Debut ‘The Piano Lesson’: “A Big Part Of This Was Based On My Grandfather”
How Malcolm Washington paid homage to his family legacy with directorial debut 'The Piano Lesson': 'A big part of this was ...
Review: 'The Piano Lesson' is a mixed bag
Film critic Peter Travers reviews "The Piano Lesson," now in theaters in advance of its Netflix debut on Nov. 22.
Review: 'The Piano Lesson' with John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson hits all the right notes
By now, John David Washington has established himself as an actor to the extent that he can afford to do something he has not ...
‘The Piano Lesson’ review: Film adaptation strikes a beautiful note
At heart, August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” is a ghost story. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh (other than a brief prologue in ...
Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’
An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.
‘The Piano Lesson’: a family affair focused on a precious heirloom
“The Piano Lesson” is one of the 10 plays that make up playwright ... who played the role on Broadway). Doaker is the ...