The long-awaited film by Denzel Washington’s son is now on Netflix
The long-awaited American drama debuted on Netflix. This is a fascinating story about a family dispute and a rather controversial inheritance. Interestingly, it was directed by Denzel Washington’s son.
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“The Piano Lesson” is a film directed by Malcolm Washington, Denzel’s 33-year-old son. It is nothing more than an adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning play. This is a Netflix original production.
Family ties and difficult decisions
The film takes place in the post-Great Depression era in the 1930s, in Pittsburgh. It is in such circumstances that the fight for an inherited piano awakens the ghosts of the past in the Charles family. The spooky equipment becomes a bone of contention between two siblings. It must be emphasized that this hand-decorated instrument has a special meaning for them – it is a symbol of slavery and the suffering of their ancestors.
It can be said that the film does not play subtly on our emotions, but hits them with its emotional charge. It is true that it is a faithful adaptation of the play, but most importantly it does not border on cliché. The film’s advantage is also the cast, even Samuel L. Jackson played one of the roles. The remaining roles will be played by: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher and Erykah Badu.
The Piano Lesson – available on Netflix from November 22, 2024.
