The Piano Lesson Plays A New Trailer Ahead Of Its Netflix Premiere

John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler and Samuel L. Jackson star in The Piano Lesson. Watch the new trailer here.

Currently showing in select UK cinemas ahead of its premiere on Netflix this Friday is director Malcolm Washington’s big-screen adaptation of The Piano Lesson. The film, with a screenplay by Virgil Williams and Malcolm Washington, is based on the play of the same now by August Wilson. Starring John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler and Samuel L. Jackson, the film was recently screened at the BFI London Film Festival. Ahead of this weekend’s streaming premiere, a new trailer for the film has been released.

PREMISE

A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the centre stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.

Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. THE PIANO LESSON explores the intergenerational dynamics of identity, resilience and transcendence. Revealing startling truths about how we perceive the past and who gets to define our legacy. The film is directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington in his feature directorial debut. From Oscar-nominated producers Denzel Washington and Todd Black. It features an all-star cast, including Samuel L. Jackson. John David Washington. Ray Fisher. Michael Potts. Erykah Badu. With Danielle Deadwyler and Corey Hawkins.

CREDITS

Director: Malcolm Washington

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, with Danielle Deadwyler and Corey Hawkins

Screenplay by: Virgil Williams & Malcolm Washington

Based on the play written by: August Wilson

Produced by: Denzel Washington, p.g.a., Todd Black, p.g.a.

Executive Produced by: Jennifer Roth, Constanza Romero Wilson, Katia Washington

www.netflix.com/ThePianoLesson

The Piano Lesson is currently in select cinemas and will premiere on Netflix on Friday.

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