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The Piano Lesson (12A) + ScreenTalk

ScreenTalk

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We’re delighted to have director and co-writer Malcolm Washington, producer Denzel Washington, and actors John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler, with us onstage for a ScreenTalk.

A battle is brewing in the Charles household. At the centre stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Samuel L Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past. 

Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Piano Lesson explores the intergenerational dynamics of identity, resilience and transcendence - revealing startling truths about how we perceive the past and who gets to define our legacy. 

Directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington in his feature directorial debut. From producers Denzel Washington and Todd Black.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks New releases

2024 USA dir Malcolm Washington 127 min

Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.