Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ Is a Stunning Powder Keg of a Movie
Denzel Washigton and his sons collaborate on this adaptation of August Wilson’s sterling post-slavery drama that’s poised for ...
Review: 'The Piano Lesson' is a mixed bag
Film critic Peter Travers reviews "The Piano Lesson," now in theaters in advance of its Netflix debut on Nov. 22.
‘The Piano Lesson’ Star Danielle Deadwyler Thinks the ‘Incessant Questioning About Awards’ Is a Bit Much
After being snubbed for her performance in "Till," Deadwyler is earning praise and awards buzz once again for her role in ...
Los Angeles Times8d
After controversial snub, ‘Piano Lesson’ returns Danielle Deadwyler to Oscar race
Deadwyler is not alone in being moved by “The Piano Lesson,” which begins its limited theatrical run Friday before landing on Netflix on Nov. 22. Many critics have already given high marks to ...
Wall Street Journal8d
‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: August Wilson Back on Screen
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 achievement, but it’s also a document of families enslaved and ...
The Washington Post8d
‘The Piano Lesson’ adapts a great American play into an off-key movie
“The Piano Lesson” is a Washington family affair: Denzel producing, son John David starring, other son Malcolm directing, older daughter Katia on board as executive producer, and Malcolm’s ...
Seattle Times8d
‘The Piano Lesson’ review: Film adaptation strikes a beautiful note
At heart, August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” is a ghost story. Set in 1930s Pittsburgh (other than a brief prologue in 1911 Mississippi), it’s the story of the Charles family, literally ...
The Boston Globe9d
‘The Piano Lesson’: a family affair focused on a precious heirloom
“The Piano Lesson” is one of the 10 plays that make up playwright August Wilson’s “Pittsburgh Cycle.” Each play represents a decade from the 1900s to the 1990s; this one takes place in ...