Rolling Stone

How ‘The Piano Lesson’ Uses Music to Excavate America’s Dark History of Slavery

For Malcolm Washington, an appreciation for August Wilson plays runs in the family. Several years ago, his father Denzel committed to producing film adaptations of Wilson’s Century Cycle plays — a ...
Cinema Blend

‘Sings The Song Of A People’: As The Piano Lesson Hits Netflix, Critics Weigh In On The ‘Potent’ Family Drama

Malcolm Washington makes his directorial debut. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Is it better to honor the past even if it's ...
The New York Times

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Ghosts in the Instrument

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 reviewed ...