Washington Family Brings August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' to Netflix

The adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores family, history, and supernatural elements in 1936 Pittsburgh.

Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as Doaker Charles, a character he first portrayed on Broadway, in this film adaptation.
Directed by Malcolm Washington, the film features his brother John David Washington as Boy Willie, bringing the Washington family's talents to the forefront.
The story centers around a family heirloom piano, symbolizing both heritage and conflict, as siblings Boy Willie and Berniece clash over its fate.
Danielle Deadwyler delivers a powerful performance as Berniece, a role she steps into after Danielle Brooks played it on Broadway.
The film incorporates supernatural elements, with the ghostly presence of a former landowner haunting the family, adding a layer of complexity to the narrative.