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The Piano Lesson

Film · 2024

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Malcolm Washingtondirector · writer
  2. August Wilsonwriter
  3. Virgil Williamswriter
  4. Constanza Romeroexecutive producer
  5. Katia Washingtonexecutive producer
  6. Jennifer Rothexecutive producer
  7. Leslie Joneseditor
  8. Mike Gioulakiscinematographer
  9. Alexandre Desplatcomposer
  10. Rachel Lautzenheisermusic supervisor
  11. Deva Andersonmusic supervisor
  12. Todd Blackproducer
  13. Denzel Washingtonproducer
  14. David J. Bombaproduction designer

On screen

  1. Ray Fisherlead actor
  2. John David Washingtonlead actor
  3. Danielle Deadwylerlead actor
  4. Samuel L. Jacksonlead actor
  5. Skylar Aleece Smithsupporting actor
  6. Gail Beansupporting actor
  7. Erykah Badusupporting actor
  8. Stephan Jamessupporting actor
  9. Jerrika Hintonsupporting actor
  10. Corey Hawkinssupporting actor
  11. Michael Pottssupporting actor
  12. Eilan Josephguest actor
  13. Gracie Jacklineguest actor
  14. Lovell Gatesguest actor
  15. Malik J Aliguest actor
  16. Rob Woodguest actor
  17. Rosie Graceguest actor
  18. Saige Aristildeguest actor
  19. Shaun Woodburyguest actor
  20. Tony Foxguest actor
  21. Trenton Schillingerguest actor
  22. Hasani Vibez Comerguest actor
  23. Isaiah Gunnguest actor
  24. Matrell Smithguest actor
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