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The tunes that teach
3 weeks, 3 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
4 weeks 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, 1 day 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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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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