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In Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson,’ two generations of Black Hollywood meet in the middle
4 days, 18 hours ago

In Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson,’ two generations of Black Hollywood meet in the middle

LA Times  

In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, brothers Malcolm and John David Washington talk about collaborating on a new August Wilson adaptation, plus screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes discusses his breakout year. But right now, here is Yvonne with Malcolm and John David Washington with “The Piano Lesson.” John David Washington as Boy Willie and Skylar Smith as Maretha in …

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The tunes that teach
3 weeks, 2 days ago

The tunes that teach

New Indian Express  

An adaptation of August Wilson’s play, The Piano Lesson, provides an insightful look into the lives of African Americans in the 1930s. Berniece views it as a sacred family heirloom, while Boy Willie wants to sell it to buy the Sutter land that has gone up for sale following James Sutter’s death. Each actor brings nuance to their roles: Berniece …

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'The Piano Lesson' was a family affair for John David and Malcolm Washington
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'The Piano Lesson' was a family affair for John David and Malcolm Washington

NPR  

'The Piano Lesson' was a family affair for John David and Malcolm Washington Actor John David and director Malcolm talk about growing up with their famous father, Denzel Washington, and collaborating with their dad and sister on the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's play. "The Piano Lesson" is Malcolm Washington's directorial debut for a feature film, and John David portrayed …

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'The Piano Lesson' Review: The Netflix Adaptation Doesn't Translate To Screen
4 weeks ago

'The Piano Lesson' Review: The Netflix Adaptation Doesn't Translate To Screen

Huff Post  

Danielle Deadwyler as Berniece and John David Washington as Boy Willie in "The Piano Lesson." Denzel Washington serves as executive producer of the Netflix adaptation, his third Wilson on-screen production after “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” The new adaptation is a family affair. A Slant review of the film really hits the nail on the head: “With a full …

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‘The Piano Lesson’ movie review: Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington tear into this heart of darkness
4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘The Piano Lesson’ movie review: Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington tear into this heart of darkness

The Hindu  

In The Piano Lesson, the piano in Doaker Charles’ house is not just a musical instrument. Whenever Doaker’s elder brother, Wining Boy is in doldrums, he visits Doaker and reminiscences about his glory days as a piano player. For Wining Boy, the piano is a burden, which he has to carry around wondering “am I me or am I the …

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Wrestling with the ghosts of ‘The Piano Lesson’
1 month ago

Wrestling with the ghosts of ‘The Piano Lesson’

Associated Press  

The piano on the set of “The Piano Lesson” was not a mere prop. 1 on the call sheet.” “We tried to haunt the piano itself, to charge it with that kind of spirit,” says Malcolm Washington, the film’s director and John David’s brother. In “The Piano Lesson,” August Wilson’s 1987 play, the piano is a central symbol of heritage, …

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Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'
1 month ago

Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 1 on the call sheet.” “We tried to haunt …

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‘The Piano Lesson’ es una historia de fantasmas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘The Piano Lesson’ es una historia de fantasmas

LA Times  

Un piano antiguo adquiere una inmensa importancia para una familia de Pittsburgh en 1936 en la obra de teatro “The Piano Lesson” de August Wilson. “The Piano Lesson”, en cines el viernes y en streaming en Netflix el 22 de noviembre, no es sólo una meditación sobre la historia familiar. Independientemente de su familiaridad con el Ciclo de Pittsburgh de …

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After controversial snub, ‘Piano Lesson’ returns Danielle Deadwyler to Oscar race
1 month, 2 weeks ago

After controversial snub, ‘Piano Lesson’ returns Danielle Deadwyler to Oscar race

LA Times  

Danielle Deadwyler was not expecting to cry. Produced by Denzel Washington and Todd Black and featuring Washington’s son John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson and Corey Hawkins among its cast, “The Piano Lesson’s” credits are full of bold-faced names. It’s all in her eyes.” Some awards season forecasters are already speculating that Deadwyler’s performance could make her a serious Oscar …

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Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’

Hindustan Times  

An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” Generational ties also permeate the film adaptation, in which Malcolm Washington follows in his father Denzel Washington’s footsteps in helping to bring the entirety of The Pittsburgh Cycle — a series of 10 plays — to the screen. Movie Review: The …

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Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’

Associated Press  

An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” Generational ties also permeate the film adaptation, in which Malcolm Washington follows in his father Denzel Washington’s footsteps in helping to bring the entirety of The Pittsburgh Cycle — a series of 10 plays — to the screen. In fact, this …

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Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family
3 months, 1 week ago

Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family

Hindustan Times  

TORONTO — August Wilson ’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the new film adaptation, produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son Malcolm, is a family affair. Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family “The Piano Lesson,” which premiered …

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Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family
3 months, 1 week ago

Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family

Associated Press  

TORONTO — August Wilson ’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the new film adaptation, produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son Malcolm, is a family affair. It follows “Fences” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and, like those films, features several powerhouse performances, including Danielle Deadwyler as …

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Review: Samuel L. Jackson stars in a not-always-in-tune Broadway revival of ‘The Piano Lesson’
2 years, 2 months ago

Review: Samuel L. Jackson stars in a not-always-in-tune Broadway revival of ‘The Piano Lesson’

LA Times  

Spoiled as we’ve been with superb revivals of August Wilson plays, it’s almost confusing to encounter a high-profile Broadway production that doesn’t quite live up to expectations. “The Piano Lesson,” which opened Thursday at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, seemed on paper to be one of the can’t-miss offerings of the fall season. Samuel L. Jackson leads a top-notch cast in …

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