The Piano Lesson, Netflix and August Wilson

Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ is a Stunning Powder Keg of a Movie
Ghosts are everywhere in The Piano Lesson, and no matter what shape they take, they persistently haunt the protagonists of this excellent adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1990 play.
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' 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’ 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 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.
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.
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 ...
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'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 ...
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From 'Cruel Intentions' series to 'Spellbound' and 'The Piano Lesson': top streaming picks this November
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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.
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: August Wilson Back on Screen
The piano in “The Piano Lesson” is a thing of pride and sorrow. It’s a family heirloom, a work of art, and a symbol of ...
‘The Piano Lesson’: a family affair focused on a precious heirloom
“The Piano Lesson” is one of the 10 plays that make up playwright August Wilson’s “Pittsburgh Cycle.” Each play ...
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The Piano Lesson
The Charles Family is in possession of a generational heirloom, an upright piano engraved with the faces of their ancestors.