The Piano Lesson will open the Santa Fe International Film Festival on October 16, 2024. Directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington, this adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play features a talented cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, and Erykah Badu. The film revolves around a family conflict over a prized heirloom piano, exploring themes of heritage and legacy. As the characters grapple with their past, profound truths about identity and resilience emerge.
Cast and Creative team for The Piano Lesson at Violet Crown
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
Uncle
John David Washington
Brother
Danielle Deadwyler
Sister
Ray Fisher
Ensemble
Michael Potts
Ensemble
Erykah Badu
Ensemble
Skylar Aleece Smith
Ensemble
Corey Hawkins
Ensemble
Phoebe-Rae Taylor
Melody Brooks
Jennifer Aniston
Ensemble
Rosemarie DeWitt
Ensemble
Luke Kirby
Ensemble
Judith Light
Ensemble
Creative Team
Denzel Washington
Producer
Todd Black
Producer
Malcolm Washington
Director
Malcolm Washington
Co-Writer
Amber Sealey
Director
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