Denzel Washington and his sons adapt 'The Piano Lesson,' a classic family drama, with respect
It’s fitting that two generations of Washingtons have adapted August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, given “The Piano ...
What haunted the creators of ‘The Piano Lesson’
The Oscar winner has made it his mission to bring the works of August Wilson, the great American playwright whose work elevated the everyday lives of Black folks, to the big screen. But the team ...
The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’
Regardless of your familiarity with Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, “The Piano Lesson” is a worthwhile, captivating and moving ...
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: The Keys of a Family’s Kingdom
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 black ...
After controversial snub, ‘Piano Lesson’ returns Danielle Deadwyler to Oscar race
Two years ago, the actor found herself in an Oscars controversy after being snubbed for 'Till.' Now she returns with 'Piano ...
‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: August Wilson Back on Screen
Produced by Denzel Washington and directed by and starring his sons, Malcolm and John David, this scintillating adaptation ...
Denzel Washington and his sons put together the searing drama ‘The Piano Lesson.’ But here’s the film’s secret weapon
Malcolm Washington directs and John David Washington stars in this adaptation of August Wilson's play about a family's trauma.
‘The Piano Lesson’: a family affair focused on a precious heirloom
“The Piano Lesson” is my favorite of Wilson’s plays, so I confess to looking at this film with the critical eye one reserves ...
Experts slugfest: ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Danielle Deadwyler, and the Best Supporting Actress contenders
Is “The Piano Lesson” being underestimated? Will “Juror #2’s” last-second Oscar campaign go anywhere? Gold Derby editors and ...
Samuel L. Jackson Rejects Notion That Denzel Washington's Sons Are 'Nepo Kids'
John David, 40, and Malcolm Washington, 33, are Denzel Washington and actress Pauletta Washington's only sons. They also have ...
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Review: Denzel Washington’s children explore a haunting family history in August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson’
“The Piano Lesson,” in theaters Friday and soon streaming on Netflix, isn’t just a meditation on family history. It’s also a literal ghost story. An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for ...
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After ‘Till’ Thrust Her Into the Oscar Race, Danielle Deadwyler Owns ‘The Piano Lesson’
The faithful Denzel Washington-produced August Wilson adaptation centers ... We need to be articulating resistance to it.” ...