The Piano Lesson

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler star in Malcolm Washington’s involving adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

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Credits

  • Director

    Malcolm Washington

  • Screenwriters

    Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington

  • With

    Samuel L Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts

  • USA 2024. 125min

  • Courtesy of

    Netflix

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    BBFC12A

Access information

Audio description:
Saturday 12 October 17:30

Descriptive subtitles:
Sunday 20 October 15:45

Closed Captions (CC):
Saturday 12 October 17:30

Live captioned introduction:
Saturday 12 October 17:30

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Introduction

The Charles family piano is divisive. To patriarch Doaker, its intricately carved exterior represents their lineage. His nephew Boy Willie sees it as a meal ticket. And niece Berniece, despite regarding it as a boon, refuses to let go. But when the trauma of their past manifests to harm the family, the piano may be the one thing that finally unites them.

Grace Barber-Plentie

Content warning

Contains racial violence and distressing scenes.

Festival guests

We are delighted to welcome Malcolm Washington present The Piano Lesson at its premiere screening on Saturday 12 October. Read more about festival guests.  

How to book

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