Rolling Stone

How ‘The Piano Lesson’ Uses Music to Excavate America’s Dark History of Slavery

For Malcolm Washington, an appreciation for August Wilson plays runs in the family. Several years ago, his father Denzel committed to producing film adaptations of Wilson’s Century Cycle plays — a ...
The New York Times

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Ghosts in the Instrument

This film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play falters in some specifics, but is still vital viewing. By Alissa Wilkinson When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed ...
Mashable

'The Piano Lesson' review: A stage adaptation makes powerful use of cinematic form

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Set in the mid-1930s, the ...
Variety

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: The Washington Family Comes Together Around August Wilson’s Legacy-Themed Masterwork

Denzel Washington executive produces a powerful adaptation of a major American play, directed by one son (Malcolm) and starring another (John David). Berniece has an adult brother called Boy Willie, ...
The New York Times

The Lessons Pianos Teach in ‘The Piano Lesson’

A look at the piano designs for some of the various versions of August Wilson’s play, including the latest film adaptation. By Robert Ito Few props have played as pivotal a role in a theatrical ...