Malcolm Washington's 'The Piano Lesson' Premieres with Family Collaboration
Denzel Washington supports son Malcolm's directorial debut at TIFF, bringing August Wilson's celebrated play to the screen.
- Denzel Washington is producing his son Malcolm's directorial debut, 'The Piano Lesson,' based on August Wilson's play.
- The film stars John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and Danielle Deadwyler, with Katia Washington as a producer.
- Malcolm Washington, an AFI graduate, dedicated the film to his mother, Pauletta Washington.
- 'The Piano Lesson' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be available on Netflix later this year.
- Future adaptations of Wilson's works are planned, with 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' next in line.