The Piano Lesson (2024)
Blood is a chord that resonates through time.
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
Director: Malcolm Washington
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: November 7, 2024
Cast
- John David Washington - Boy Willie
- Danielle Deadwyler - Berniece Charles
- Samuel L. Jackson - Doaker Charles
- Ray Fisher - Lymon
- Michael Potts - Wining Boy
- Corey Hawkins - Avery
- Gail Bean - Dolly
- Jerrika Hinton - Grace
- Stephan James - Boy Charles
- Skylar Aleece Smith - Maretha
Screenplay
- August Wilson (Theatre Play)
- Malcolm Washington (Screenplay)
- Virgil Williams (Screenplay)
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Mike Gioulakis
Editing: Leslie Jones
Production: Mundy Lane Entertainment, Escape Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Instrumental Virtuosity and Focus
Keywords
heirloom, based on play or musical, family, piano, 1930s, former slave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Piano Lesson about?
- A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
- Who directed The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson was directed by Malcolm Washington.
- Who stars in The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson stars John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins.
- How long is The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is The Piano Lesson?
- The Piano Lesson is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Piano Lesson produced?
- The Piano Lesson was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Piano Lesson?
- The themes of The Piano Lesson include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Instrumental Virtuosity and Focus.