August Wilson’s 1987 play is opened up in ways that that work—and some that don’t—in this beautifully acted film adaptation.

Spoiler alert! We're discussing important plot points and the ending of “The Piano Lesson” (streaming now on Netflix), so beware if you haven’t seen it yet. “The Piano Lesson” is the ...

This film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play falters in some specifics, but is still vital viewing. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...

The piano on the set of “The Piano Lesson” was not a mere prop. It could be played and the cast members often did. It was adorned with pictures of the Washington family and their ancestors.

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for "The Piano Lesson." The stars of “The Piano Lesson” had quite the spiritual experience by the time the Netflix movie came to its dramatic end.

The Piano Lesson (2024) is a film adaptation of August Wilson's acclaimed 1987 play of the same name, directed by Malcolm Washington. The movie was released in select U.S. theaters on November 8 ...

The battle of wills between them is the tinder box that sets the drama of The Piano Lesson ablaze. The inanimate object at the center of this drama had been lovingly carved with images of Willie ...

All that being said, I don't think that The Piano Lesson is a perfect film. The movie's pacing and runtime bogged it down at points, which is no doubt because it's an adaptation of a full stage play.