The Piano Lesson (1995)
1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
Director: Lloyd Richards
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 5, 1995
Cast
- Charles S. Dutton - Boy Willie
- Alfre Woodard - Berniece Charles
- Carl Gordon - Doaker
- Tommy Hollis - Avery
- Lou Myers - Wining Boy
- Courtney B. Vance - Lymon
- Zelda Harris - Maretha
- Rosalyn Coleman - Grace
- Tommy Lafitte - Ace
- Lynne Innerst - Miss Ophelia
Screenplay
- August Wilson (Teleplay)
- August Wilson (Original Story)
Cinematography: Paul Elliott
Editing: Jim Oliver
Production: Craig Anderson Productions, Signboard Hill Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Original Language: en
Keywords
piano lessons, playing piano, piano
More Films by Director: Lloyd Richards
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Piano Lesson about?
- 1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
- Who directed The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson was directed by Lloyd Richards.
- Who stars in The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson stars Charles S. Dutton, Alfre Woodard, Carl Gordon, Tommy Hollis, Lou Myers, Courtney B. Vance.
- How long is The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson is a Drama, TV Movie film.